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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.32, 207.07 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.32, 207.07 and 92.51 is: 138.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.32 : 207.07 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.32/207.07 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.32x = 207.07 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.32x = 19,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,154.78/138.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.49

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