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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.76, 191.54 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.76, 191.54 and 92.20 is: 127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.76 : 191.54 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.76/191.54 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.76x = 191.54 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.76x = 17,659.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,659.99/138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.27

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