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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 191.52 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 191.52 and 92.25 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 191.52 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/191.52 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 191.52 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 17,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,667.72/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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