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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 206.35 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 206.35 and 92.04 is: 138.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 206.35 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/206.35 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 206.35 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 18,993.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,993.13/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.03

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