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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.36, 207.66 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.36, 207.66 and 74.28 is: 111.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.36 : 207.66 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.36/207.66 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.36x = 207.66 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.36x = 15,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,424.98/138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.48

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