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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 190.97 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 190.97 and 89.38 is: 123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 190.97 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/190.97 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 190.97 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 17,067.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,067.94/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.25

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