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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.52, 207.30 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.52, 207.30 and 92.74 is: 138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.52 : 207.30 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.52/207.30 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.52x = 207.30 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.52x = 19,225.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,225.00/138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.79

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