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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 275.56 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 275.56 and 92.43 is: 138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 275.56 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/275.56 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 275.56 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 25,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,469.78/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.59

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