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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.15, 206.94 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.15, 206.94 and 73.89 is: 110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.15 : 206.94 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.15/206.94 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.15x = 206.94 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.15x = 15,290.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290.80/138.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.68

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