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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 191.28 and 89.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 191.28 and 89.53 is: 123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 191.28 = 89.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/191.28 = 89.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 191.28 × 89.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 17,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,125.30/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.45

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