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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.71, 208.11 and 73.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.71, 208.11 and 73.70 is: 110.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.71 : 208.11 = 73.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.71/208.11 = 73.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.71x = 208.11 × 73.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.71x = 15,336.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,336.91/138.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.57

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