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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 191.56 and 89.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 191.56 and 89.73 is: 123.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 191.56 = 89.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/191.56 = 89.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 191.56 × 89.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 17,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,188.68/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.78

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