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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.86, 207.17 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.86, 207.17 and 92.50 is: 139.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.86 : 207.17 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.86/207.17 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.86x = 207.17 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.86x = 19,163.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,163.23/137.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.00

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