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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.64, 207.61 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.64, 207.61 and 92.86 is: 139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.64 : 207.61 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.64/207.61 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.64x = 207.61 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.64x = 19,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,278.66/138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.06

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