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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.17, 275.91 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.17, 275.91 and 92.73 is: 138.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.17 : 275.91 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.17/275.91 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.17x = 275.91 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.17x = 25,585.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,585.13/184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.92

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