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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.43, 207.65 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.43, 207.65 and 89.70 is: 134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.43 : 207.65 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.43/207.65 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.43x = 207.65 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.43x = 18,626.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,626.21/138.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.55

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