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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 207.10 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 207.10 and 92.60 is: 138.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 207.10 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/207.10 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 207.10 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 19,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,177.46/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.67

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