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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 191.85 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 191.85 and 89.88 is: 124.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 191.85 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/191.85 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 191.85 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 17,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,243.48/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.09

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