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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.77, 191.45 and 89.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.77, 191.45 and 89.69 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.77 : 191.45 = 89.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.77/191.45 = 89.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.77x = 191.45 × 89.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.77x = 17,171.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,171.14/138.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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