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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.55, 207.54 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.55, 207.54 and 92.92 is: 139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.55 : 207.54 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.55/207.54 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.55x = 207.54 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.55x = 19,284.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,284.62/138.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.19

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