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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 275.72 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 275.72 and 92.52 is: 138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 275.72 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/275.72 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 275.72 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 25,509.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,509.61/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.73

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