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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 206.78 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 206.78 and 92.36 is: 138.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 206.78 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/206.78 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 206.78 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 19,096.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,096.71/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.26

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