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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.69, 207.90 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.69, 207.90 and 89.94 is: 134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.69 : 207.90 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.69/207.90 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.69x = 207.90 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.69x = 18,698.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,698.53/138.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.82

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