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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.88, 191.58 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.88, 191.58 and 89.70 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.88 : 191.58 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.88/191.58 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.88x = 191.58 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.88x = 17,184.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184.73/138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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