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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.20, 207.16 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.20, 207.16 and 74 is: 110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.20 : 207.16 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.20/207.16 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.20x = 207.16 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.20x = 15,329.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,329.84/138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.93

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