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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.31, 190.81 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.31, 190.81 and 91.73 is: 126.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.31 : 190.81 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.31/190.81 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.31x = 190.81 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.31x = 17,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,503.08/138.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.55

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