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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.99, 191.91 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.99, 191.91 and 92.46 is: 127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.99 : 191.91 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.99/191.91 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.99x = 191.91 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.99x = 17,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,743.54/138.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.66

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