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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.29, 190.77 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.29, 190.77 and 89.08 is: 122.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.29 : 190.77 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.29/190.77 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.29x = 190.77 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.29x = 16,993.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,993.79/138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.89

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