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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 190.50 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 190.50 and 91.44 is: 126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 190.50 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/190.50 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 190.50 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 17,419.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,419.32/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.23

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