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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.34, 207.36 and 89.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.34, 207.36 and 89.53 is: 134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.34 : 207.36 = 89.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.34/207.36 = 89.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.34x = 207.36 × 89.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.34x = 18,564.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,564.94/138.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.20

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