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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.76, 207.86 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.76, 207.86 and 92.86 is: 139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.76 : 207.86 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.76/207.86 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.76x = 207.86 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.76x = 19,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,300.38/138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.10

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