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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.93, 191.69 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.93, 191.69 and 92.34 is: 127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.93 : 191.69 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.93/191.69 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.93x = 191.69 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.93x = 17,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,700.19/138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.40

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