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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.99, 275.82 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.99, 275.82 and 92.64 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.99 : 275.82 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.99/275.82 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.99x = 275.82 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.99x = 25,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,551.96/183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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