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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.14, 207.24 and 89.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.14, 207.24 and 89.39 is: 134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.14 : 207.24 = 89.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.14/207.24 = 89.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.14x = 207.24 × 89.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.14x = 18,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,525.18/138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.10

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