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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.93, 208.43 and 73.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.93, 208.43 and 73.93 is: 110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.93 : 208.43 = 73.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.93/208.43 = 73.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.93x = 208.43 × 73.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.93x = 15,409.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,409.23/138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.91

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