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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.90, 275.64 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.90, 275.64 and 92.52 is: 138.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.90 : 275.64 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.90/275.64 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.90x = 275.64 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.90x = 25,502.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,502.21/183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.67

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