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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.27, 191.02 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.27, 191.02 and 126.39 is: 174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.27 : 191.02 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.27/191.02 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.27x = 191.02 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.27x = 24,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,143.02/138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.61

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