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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.93, 206.66 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.93, 206.66 and 92.29 is: 138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.93 : 206.66 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.93/206.66 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.93x = 206.66 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.93x = 19,072.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,072.65/137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.28

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