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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.76, 191.41 and 89.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.76, 191.41 and 89.66 is: 123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.76 : 191.41 = 89.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.76/191.41 = 89.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.76x = 191.41 × 89.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.76x = 17,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,161.50/138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.67

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