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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 207.06 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 207.06 and 92.58 is: 138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 207.06 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/207.06 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 207.06 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 19,169.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,169.61/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.61

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