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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.62, 210.65 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.62, 210.65 and 92.38 is: 138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.62 : 210.65 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.62/210.65 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.62x = 210.65 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.62x = 19,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,459.85/140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.39

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