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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 206.73 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 206.73 and 92.34 is: 138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 206.73 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/206.73 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 206.73 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 19,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,089.45/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.33

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