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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.09, 206.73 and 92.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.09, 206.73 and 92.33 is: 138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.09 : 206.73 = 92.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.09/206.73 = 92.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.09x = 206.73 × 92.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.09x = 19,086.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,086.35/138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.22

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