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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.41, 190.95 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.41, 190.95 and 89.27 is: 123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.41 : 190.95 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.41/190.95 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.41x = 190.95 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.41x = 17,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,044.93/138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.15

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