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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.09, 205.11 and 92.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.09, 205.11 and 92.99 is: 139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.09 : 205.11 = 92.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.09/205.11 = 92.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.09x = 205.11 × 92.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.09x = 19,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,072.15/137.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.13

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