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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.05, 190.45 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.05, 190.45 and 91.45 is: 126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.05 : 190.45 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.05/190.45 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.05x = 190.45 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.05x = 17,416.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,416.65/138.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.16

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