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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.59, 191.34 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.59, 191.34 and 92.01 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 191.34 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/191.34 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 191.34 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 17,604.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,604.87/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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