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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.01, 206.64 and 73.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.01, 206.64 and 73.75 is: 110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.01 : 206.64 = 73.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.01/206.64 = 73.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.01x = 206.64 × 73.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.01x = 15,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239.70/138.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.42

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