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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.14, 207.30 and 73.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.14, 207.30 and 73.15 is: 109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.14 : 207.30 = 73.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.14/207.30 = 73.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.14x = 207.30 × 73.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.14x = 15,164.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,164.92/138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.78

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