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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 207.36 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 207.36 and 74.52 is: 111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 207.36 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/207.36 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 207.36 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 15,452.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,452.47/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.49

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