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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.67, 206.12 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.67, 206.12 and 92.04 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.67 : 206.12 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.67/206.12 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.67x = 206.12 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.67x = 18,970.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,970.82/137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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