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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.35, 207.36 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.35, 207.36 and 73.41 is: 110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.35 : 207.36 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.35/207.36 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.35x = 207.36 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.35x = 15,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,222.30/138.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.03

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