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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 207.41 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 207.41 and 92.76 is: 138.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 207.41 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/207.41 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 207.41 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 19,238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,238.89/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.78

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