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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.74, 208.10 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.74, 208.10 and 73.55 is: 110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.74 : 208.10 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.74/208.10 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.74x = 208.10 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.74x = 15,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,306.46/138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.33

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