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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.44, 207.36 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.44, 207.36 and 89.56 is: 134.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.44 : 207.36 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.44/207.36 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.44x = 207.36 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.44x = 18,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,571.16/138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.15

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