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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.56, 191.22 and 91.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.56, 191.22 and 91.85 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.56 : 191.22 = 91.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.56/191.22 = 91.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.56x = 191.22 × 91.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.56x = 17,562.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,562.62/138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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