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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.67, 208.01 and 74.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.67, 208.01 and 74.53 is: 111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.67 : 208.01 = 74.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.67/208.01 = 74.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.67x = 208.01 × 74.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.67x = 15,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,502.61/138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.80

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