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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.82, 275.91 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.82, 275.91 and 92.59 is: 138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.82 : 275.91 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.82/275.91 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.82x = 275.91 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.82x = 25,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,547.02/183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.98

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