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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.22, 207.52 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.22, 207.52 and 89.68 is: 134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.22 : 207.52 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.22/207.52 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.22x = 207.52 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.22x = 18,610.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,610.39/138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.64

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