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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.49, 207.41 and 89.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.49, 207.41 and 89.59 is: 134.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.49 : 207.41 = 89.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.49/207.41 = 89.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.49x = 207.41 × 89.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.49x = 18,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,581.86/138.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.17

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