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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 207.57 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 207.57 and 74.22 is: 111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 207.57 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/207.57 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 207.57 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 15,405.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,405.85/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.20

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