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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 191.25 and 89.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 191.25 and 89.45 is: 123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 191.25 = 89.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/191.25 = 89.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 191.25 × 89.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 17,106.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,106.36/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.48

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