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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.13, 190.47 and 91.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.13, 190.47 and 91.49 is: 126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.13 : 190.47 = 91.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.13/190.47 = 91.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.13x = 190.47 × 91.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.13x = 17,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,426.21/138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.16

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