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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.45, 207.72 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.45, 207.72 and 73.44 is: 110.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.45 : 207.72 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.45/207.72 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.45x = 207.72 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.45x = 15,256.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,256.01/138.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.19

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