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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.27, 190.93 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.27, 190.93 and 89.23 is: 123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.27 : 190.93 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.27/190.93 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.27x = 190.93 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.27x = 17,036.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,036.68/138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.21

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