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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.69, 191.30 and 92.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.69, 191.30 and 92.05 is: 126.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.69 : 191.30 = 92.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.69/191.30 = 92.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.69x = 191.30 × 92.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.69x = 17,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,608.23/138.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.96

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