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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 208.12 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 208.12 and 73.86 is: 110.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 208.12 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/208.12 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 208.12 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 15,371.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,371.74/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.59

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