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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.72, 206.10 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.72, 206.10 and 92 is: 137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.72 : 206.10 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.72/206.10 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.72x = 206.10 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.72x = 18,961.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,961.20/137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.68

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