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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 190.50 and 89.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 190.50 and 89.05 is: 122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 190.50 = 89.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/190.50 = 89.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 190.50 × 89.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 16,964.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,964.03/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.82

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