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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.11, 206.94 and 73.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.11, 206.94 and 73.11 is: 109.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.11 : 206.94 = 73.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.11/206.94 = 73.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.11x = 206.94 × 73.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.11x = 15,128.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,128.35/138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.54

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