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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 275.57 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 275.57 and 92.64 is: 138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 275.57 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/275.57 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 275.57 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 25,529.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,529.21/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.84

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