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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.32, 276.48 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.32, 276.48 and 92.88 is: 139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.32 : 276.48 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.32/276.48 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.32x = 276.48 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.32x = 25,679.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,679.46/184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.32

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