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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.95, 207.99 and 73.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.95, 207.99 and 73.79 is: 110.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.95 : 207.99 = 73.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.95/207.99 = 73.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.95x = 207.99 × 73.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.95x = 15,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,346.94/138.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.45

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