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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.10, 190.56 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.10, 190.56 and 88.96 is: 122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.10 : 190.56 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.10/190.56 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.10x = 190.56 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.10x = 16,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,952.22/138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.75

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