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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.36, 190.84 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.36, 190.84 and 89.30 is: 123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.36 : 190.84 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.36/190.84 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.36x = 190.84 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.36x = 17,042.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,042.01/138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.17

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