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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.15, 206.86 and 73.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.15, 206.86 and 73.02 is: 109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.15 : 206.86 = 73.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.15/206.86 = 73.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.15x = 206.86 × 73.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.15x = 15,104.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,104.66/138.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.33

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