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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.75, 207.02 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.75, 207.02 and 92.42 is: 138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.75 : 207.02 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.75/207.02 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.75x = 207.02 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.75x = 19,131.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,131.98/137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.89

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