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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 207.71 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 207.71 and 73.58 is: 110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 207.71 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/207.71 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 207.71 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 15,281.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,281.90/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.20

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