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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 275.91 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 275.91 and 92.70 is: 138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 275.91 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/275.91 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 275.91 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 25,576.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,576.86/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.85

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