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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.76, 191.55 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.76, 191.55 and 89.67 is: 123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.76 : 191.55 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.76/191.55 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.76x = 191.55 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.76x = 17,177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,177.34/138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.79

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