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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.17, 190.62 and 91.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.17, 190.62 and 91.53 is: 126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.17 : 190.62 = 91.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.17/190.62 = 91.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.17x = 190.62 × 91.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.17x = 17,447.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,447.45/138.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.28

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