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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 207.22 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 207.22 and 92.32 is: 138.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 207.22 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/207.22 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 207.22 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 19,130.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,130.55/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.55

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