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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.91, 210.20 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.91, 210.20 and 91.26 is: 137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.91 : 210.20 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.91/210.20 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.91x = 210.20 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.91x = 19,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,182.85/139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.11

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