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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.82, 191.58 and 92.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.82, 191.58 and 92.11 is: 127.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.82 : 191.58 = 92.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.82/191.58 = 92.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.82x = 191.58 × 92.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.82x = 17,646.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,646.43/138.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.12

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