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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 206.50 and 92.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 206.50 and 92.05 is: 137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 206.50 = 92.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/206.50 = 92.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 206.50 × 92.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 19,008.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,008.33/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.90

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