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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.40, 207.48 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.40, 207.48 and 74.32 is: 111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.40 : 207.48 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.40/207.48 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.40x = 207.48 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.40x = 15,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,419.91/138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.42

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