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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.93, 208.40 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.93, 208.40 and 91.14 is: 136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.93 : 208.40 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.93/208.40 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.93x = 208.40 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.93x = 18,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,993.12/138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.71

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