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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.89, 206.69 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.89, 206.69 and 92.27 is: 138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.89 : 206.69 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.89/206.69 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.89x = 206.69 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.89x = 19,071.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,071.29/137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.31

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