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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.14, 206.82 and 72.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.14, 206.82 and 72.99 is: 109.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.14 : 206.82 = 72.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.14/206.82 = 72.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.14x = 206.82 × 72.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.14x = 15,095.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,095.79/138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.28

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