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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.17, 206.87 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.17, 206.87 and 92.43 is: 138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.17 : 206.87 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.17/206.87 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.17x = 206.87 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.17x = 19,120.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,120.53/138.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.39

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