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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.86, 190.25 and 91.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.86, 190.25 and 91.31 is: 126.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.86 : 190.25 = 91.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.86/190.25 = 91.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.86x = 190.25 × 91.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.86x = 17,371.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,371.27/137.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.01

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