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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.02, 208.48 and 73.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.02, 208.48 and 73.98 is: 110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.02 : 208.48 = 73.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.02/208.48 = 73.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.02x = 208.48 × 73.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.02x = 15,423.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,423.35/139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.94

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