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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.97, 191.87 and 92.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.97, 191.87 and 92.39 is: 127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.97 : 191.87 = 92.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.97/191.87 = 92.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.97x = 191.87 × 92.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.97x = 17,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,726.87/138.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.56

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