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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.67, 207.73 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.67, 207.73 and 92.93 is: 139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.67 : 207.73 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.67/207.73 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.67x = 207.73 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.67x = 19,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,304.35/138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.21

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