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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.25, 207.18 and 92.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.25, 207.18 and 92.65 is: 138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.25 : 207.18 = 92.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.25/207.18 = 92.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.25x = 207.18 × 92.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.25x = 19,195.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,195.23/138.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.84

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