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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.03, 191.85 and 89.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.03, 191.85 and 89.89 is: 124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.03 : 191.85 = 89.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.03/191.85 = 89.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.03x = 191.85 × 89.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.03x = 17,245.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245.40/139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.04

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