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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.86, 190.44 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.86, 190.44 and 91.33 is: 126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.86 : 190.44 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.86/190.44 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.86x = 190.44 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.86x = 17,392.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,392.41/137.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.16

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