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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.44, 190.98 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.44, 190.98 and 89.30 is: 123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.44 : 190.98 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.44/190.98 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.44x = 190.98 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.44x = 17,054.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,054.51/138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.19

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