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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.47, 207.71 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.47, 207.71 and 92.91 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.47 : 207.71 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.47/207.71 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.47x = 207.71 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.47x = 19,297.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,297.87/138.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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