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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 207.16 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 207.16 and 92.63 is: 138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 207.16 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/207.16 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 207.16 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 19,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,189.52/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.68

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