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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.91, 191.85 and 91.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.91, 191.85 and 91.75 is: 126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.91 : 191.85 = 91.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.91/191.85 = 91.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.91x = 191.85 × 91.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.91x = 17,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,602.24/138.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.72

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