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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.56, 191.24 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.56, 191.24 and 89.48 is: 123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.56 : 191.24 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.56/191.24 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.56x = 191.24 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.56x = 17,112.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,112.16/138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.50

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