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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.83, 206.82 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.83, 206.82 and 92.38 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.83 : 206.82 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.83/206.82 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.83x = 206.82 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.83x = 19,106.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,106.03/137.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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