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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 207.78 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 207.78 and 92.94 is: 139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 207.78 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/207.78 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 207.78 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 19,311.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,311.07/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.33

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