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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.76, 138.50 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.76, 138.50 and 91.76 is: 138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.76 : 138.50 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.76/138.50 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.76x = 138.50 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.76x = 12,708.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,708.76/91.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.50

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