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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.15, 190.61 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.15, 190.61 and 88.97 is: 122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.15 : 190.61 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.15/190.61 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.15x = 190.61 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.15x = 16,958.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,958.56/138.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.75

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