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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.09, 275.78 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.09, 275.78 and 92.68 is: 138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.09 : 275.78 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.09/275.78 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.09x = 275.78 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.09x = 25,559.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,559.29/184.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.84

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