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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 190.76 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 190.76 and 89.13 is: 122.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 190.76 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/190.76 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 190.76 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 17,002.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,002.71/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.99

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