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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.01, 208.22 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.01, 208.22 and 73.80 is: 110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.01 : 208.22 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.01/208.22 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.01x = 208.22 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.01x = 15,366.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,366.27/139.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.54

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