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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.13, 206.65 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.13, 206.65 and 92.26 is: 138.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.13 : 206.65 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.13/206.65 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.13x = 206.65 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.13x = 19,065.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,065.53/138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.03

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