Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 207.63 and 74.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 138.42, 207.63 and 74.28 is: 111.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138.42 : 207.63 = 74.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138.42/207.63 = 74.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138.42x = 207.63 × 74.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138.42x = 15,422.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,422.76/138.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111.42
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