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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.86, 208.27 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.86, 208.27 and 73.86 is: 110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.86 : 208.27 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.86/208.27 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.86x = 208.27 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.86x = 15,383.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,383.31/138.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.78

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