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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.62, 207.72 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.62, 207.72 and 92.24 is: 138.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.62 : 207.72 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.62/207.72 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.62x = 207.72 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.62x = 19,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,160.61/138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.23

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