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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.82, 275.75 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.82, 275.75 and 92.50 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.82 : 275.75 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.82/275.75 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.82x = 275.75 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.82x = 25,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,506.88/183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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