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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 191.40 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 191.40 and 89.62 is: 123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 191.40 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/191.40 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 191.40 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 17,152.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,152.45/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.64

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