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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.49, 191.13 and 91.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.49, 191.13 and 91.27 is: 125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.49 : 191.13 = 91.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.49/191.13 = 91.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.49x = 191.13 × 91.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.49x = 17,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,444.44/138.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.96

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