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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 191.43 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 191.43 and 92.16 is: 127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 191.43 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/191.43 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 191.43 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 17,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,642.19/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.04

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