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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 207.36 and 73.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 207.36 and 73.22 is: 109.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 207.36 = 73.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/207.36 = 73.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 207.36 × 73.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 15,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,182.90/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.83

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