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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.31, 190.94 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.31, 190.94 and 89.17 is: 123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.31 : 190.94 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.31/190.94 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.31x = 190.94 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.31x = 17,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,025.20/138.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.10

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