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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.78, 192.76 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.78, 192.76 and 92.09 is: 137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.78 : 192.76 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.78/192.76 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.78x = 192.76 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.78x = 17,751.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,751.52/128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.85

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