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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 276.08 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 276.08 and 92.74 is: 139.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 276.08 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/276.08 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 276.08 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 25,603.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,603.20/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.18

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