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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.79, 206.55 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.79, 206.55 and 92.16 is: 138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.79 : 206.55 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.79/206.55 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.79x = 206.55 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.79x = 19,035.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,035.65/137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.15

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