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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.79, 207.92 and 74.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.79, 207.92 and 74.53 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.79 : 207.92 = 74.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.79/207.92 = 74.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.79x = 207.92 × 74.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.79x = 15,496.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,496.30/138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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