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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.74, 208.29 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.74, 208.29 and 74.66 is: 112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.74 : 208.29 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.74/208.29 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.74x = 208.29 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.74x = 15,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,550.93/138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.09

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