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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 206.78 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 206.78 and 73.92 is: 110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 206.78 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/206.78 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 206.78 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 15,285.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,285.18/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.76

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