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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.39, 207.57 and 92.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.39, 207.57 and 92.67 is: 138.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.39 : 207.57 = 92.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.39/207.57 = 92.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.39x = 207.57 × 92.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.39x = 19,235.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,235.51/138.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.99

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