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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.94, 275.60 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.94, 275.60 and 92.51 is: 138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.94 : 275.60 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.94/275.60 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.94x = 275.60 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.94x = 25,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,495.64/183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.61

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