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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.94, 208.30 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.94, 208.30 and 73.94 is: 110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.94 : 208.30 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.94/208.30 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.94x = 208.30 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.94x = 15,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,401.70/138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.85

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