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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 191.12 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 191.12 and 89.37 is: 123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 191.12 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/191.12 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 191.12 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 17,079.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,079.95/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.39

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