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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.45, 190.97 and 89.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.45, 190.97 and 89.34 is: 123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.45 : 190.97 = 89.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.45/190.97 = 89.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.45x = 190.97 × 89.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.45x = 17,061.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,061.26/138.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.23

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