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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.80, 275.78 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.80, 275.78 and 92.52 is: 138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.80 : 275.78 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.80/275.78 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.80x = 275.78 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.80x = 25,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,514.70/183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.82

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