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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.64, 191.14 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.64, 191.14 and 89.44 is: 123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.64 : 191.14 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.64/191.14 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.64x = 191.14 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.64x = 17,095.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,095.56/138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.31

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