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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.57, 191.30 and 92.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.57, 191.30 and 92.00 is: 127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.57 : 191.30 = 92.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.57/191.30 = 92.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.57x = 191.30 × 92.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.57x = 17,600.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,600.84/138.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.02

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