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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.43, 190.97 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.43, 190.97 and 91.82 is: 126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.43 : 190.97 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.43/190.97 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.43x = 190.97 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.43x = 17,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,534.88/138.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.67

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