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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.78, 210.67 and 92.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.78, 210.67 and 92.00 is: 137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.78 : 210.67 = 92.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.78/210.67 = 92.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.78x = 210.67 × 92.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.78x = 19,380.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,380.13/140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.67

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