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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 207.66 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 207.66 and 92.97 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 207.66 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/207.66 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 207.66 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 19,306.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,306.15/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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