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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.28, 207.50 and 72.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.28, 207.50 and 72.40 is: 108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.28 : 207.50 = 72.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.28/207.50 = 72.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.28x = 207.50 × 72.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.28x = 15,023.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,023.00/138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.64

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