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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.13, 207.20 and 73.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.13, 207.20 and 73.15 is: 109.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.13 : 207.20 = 73.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.13/207.20 = 73.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.13x = 207.20 × 73.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.13x = 15,156.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,156.68/138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.73

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