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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 207.12 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 207.12 and 89.40 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 207.12 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/207.12 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 207.12 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 18,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,516.53/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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