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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 190.40 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 190.40 and 92 is: 126.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 190.40 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/190.40 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 190.40 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 17,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,516.80/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.86

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