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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 190.60 and 89.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 190.60 and 89.02 is: 122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 190.60 = 89.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/190.60 = 89.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 190.60 × 89.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 16,967.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,967.21/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.88

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