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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.10, 207.15 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.10, 207.15 and 92.20 is: 138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.10 : 207.15 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.10/207.15 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.10x = 207.15 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.10x = 19,099.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,099.23/138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.30

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