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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 191.64 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 191.64 and 126 is: 173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 191.64 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/191.64 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 191.64 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 24,146.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,146.64/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.77

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