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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.93, 276.02 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.93, 276.02 and 92.60 is: 138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.93 : 276.02 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.93/276.02 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.93x = 276.02 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.93x = 25,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,559.45/183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.96

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