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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.07, 190.56 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.07, 190.56 and 91.45 is: 126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.07 : 190.56 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.07/190.56 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.07x = 190.56 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.07x = 17,427.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,427.29/138.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.22

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