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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 275.68 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 275.68 and 92.46 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 275.68 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/275.68 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 275.68 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 25,488.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,488.97/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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