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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.79, 191.60 and 89.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.79, 191.60 and 89.69 is: 123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.79 : 191.60 = 89.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.79/191.60 = 89.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.79x = 191.60 × 89.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.79x = 17,184.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184.63/138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.82

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