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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.65, 276.79 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.65, 276.79 and 92.04 is: 137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.65 : 276.79 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.65/276.79 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.65x = 276.79 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.65x = 25,475.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,475.75/184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.97

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