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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.32, 207.80 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.32, 207.80 and 74.16 is: 111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.32 : 207.80 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.32/207.80 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.32x = 207.80 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.32x = 15,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,410.45/138.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.41

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