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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 207.12 and 73.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 207.12 and 73.08 is: 109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 207.12 = 73.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/207.12 = 73.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 207.12 × 73.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 15,136.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,136.33/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.68

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