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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.59, 208.16 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.59, 208.16 and 92.46 is: 138.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 208.16 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/208.16 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 208.16 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 19,244.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,244.97/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.86

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