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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 207.69 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 207.69 and 74.30 is: 111.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 207.69 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/207.69 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 207.69 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 15,431.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,431.37/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.51

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