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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 191.48 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 191.48 and 126.54 is: 174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 191.48 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/191.48 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 191.48 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 24,229.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,229.25/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.47

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