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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.64, 208.08 and 74.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.64, 208.08 and 74.56 is: 111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.64 : 208.08 = 74.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.64/208.08 = 74.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.64x = 208.08 × 74.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.64x = 15,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,514.44/138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.90

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