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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.93, 275.85 and 92.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.93, 275.85 and 92.55 is: 138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.93 : 275.85 = 92.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.93/275.85 = 92.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.93x = 275.85 × 92.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.93x = 25,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,529.92/183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.80

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