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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.98, 276.08 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.98, 276.08 and 92.66 is: 139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.98 : 276.08 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.98/276.08 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.98x = 276.08 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.98x = 25,579.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,579.73/183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.04

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