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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.44, 191.01 and 89.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.44, 191.01 and 89.31 is: 123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.44 : 191.01 = 89.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.44/191.01 = 89.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.44x = 191.01 × 89.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.44x = 17,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,059.10/138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.23

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