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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 191.40 and 92.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 191.40 and 92.05 is: 127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 191.40 = 92.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/191.40 = 92.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 191.40 × 92.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 17,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,616.95/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.04

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