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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 275.77 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 275.77 and 92.48 is: 138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 275.77 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/275.77 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 275.77 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 25,501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,501.95/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.72

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