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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.92, 276 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.92, 276 and 92.72 is: 139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.92 : 276 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.92/276 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.92x = 276 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.92x = 25,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,590.72/183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.14

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