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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.81, 191.54 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.81, 191.54 and 89.68 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.81 : 191.54 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.81/191.54 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.81x = 191.54 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.81x = 17,177.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,177.31/138.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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