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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.62, 191.19 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.62, 191.19 and 89.55 is: 123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.62 : 191.19 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.62/191.19 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.62x = 191.19 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.62x = 17,121.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,121.06/138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.52

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