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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.99, 276.19 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.99, 276.19 and 92.66 is: 139.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.99 : 276.19 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.99/276.19 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.99x = 276.19 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.99x = 25,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,591.30/183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.09

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