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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.91, 206.55 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.91, 206.55 and 92.13 is: 137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.91 : 206.55 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.91/206.55 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.91x = 206.55 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.91x = 19,029.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,029.45/137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.98

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