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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.14, 207 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.14, 207 and 89.96 is: 134.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.14 : 207 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.14/207 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.14x = 207 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.14x = 18,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,621.72/138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.80

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