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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.39, 190.98 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.39, 190.98 and 91.74 is: 126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.39 : 190.98 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.39/190.98 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.39x = 190.98 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.39x = 17,520.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,520.51/138.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.60

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