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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 207.76 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 207.76 and 74.32 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 207.76 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/207.76 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 207.76 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 15,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,440.72/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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