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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.07, 190.45 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.07, 190.45 and 88.89 is: 122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.07 : 190.45 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.07/190.45 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.07x = 190.45 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.07x = 16,929.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,929.10/138.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.61

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