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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.97, 208.36 and 73.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.97, 208.36 and 73.93 is: 110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.97 : 208.36 = 73.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.97/208.36 = 73.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.97x = 208.36 × 73.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.97x = 15,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,402.92/138.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.84

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