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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 189.17 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 189.17 and 89.23 is: 123.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 189.17 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/189.17 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 189.17 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 16,879.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,879.67/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.07

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