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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.83, 208.37 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.83, 208.37 and 73.88 is: 110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.83 : 208.37 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.83/208.37 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.83x = 208.37 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.83x = 15,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,393.52/138.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.88

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