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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 190.77 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 190.77 and 89.17 is: 123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 190.77 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/190.77 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 190.77 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 17,010.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,010.15/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.05

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