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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.35, 190.91 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.35, 190.91 and 91.79 is: 126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.35 : 190.91 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.35/190.91 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.35x = 190.91 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.35x = 17,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,522.22/138.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.66

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