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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.29, 207.44 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.29, 207.44 and 92.73 is: 139.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.29 : 207.44 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.29/207.44 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.29x = 207.44 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.29x = 19,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,234.54/138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.09

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