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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.70, 207.74 and 92.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.70, 207.74 and 92.83 is: 139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.70 : 207.74 = 92.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.70/207.74 = 92.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.70x = 207.74 × 92.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.70x = 19,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,284.50/138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.04

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