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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.59, 191.32 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.59, 191.32 and 89.55 is: 123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 191.32 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/191.32 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 191.32 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 17,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,132.48/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.62

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