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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.31, 190.92 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.31, 190.92 and 126.01 is: 173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.31 : 190.92 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.31/190.92 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.31x = 190.92 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.31x = 24,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058.54/138.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.94

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