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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 207.15 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 207.15 and 74.01 is: 111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 207.15 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/207.15 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 207.15 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 15,331.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,331.17/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.10

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