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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.55, 191.07 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.55, 191.07 and 91.86 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.55 : 191.07 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.55/191.07 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.55x = 191.07 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.55x = 17,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,551.69/138.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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