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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.05, 208.71 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.05, 208.71 and 74.11 is: 111.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.05 : 208.71 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.05/208.71 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.05x = 208.71 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.05x = 15,466.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,466.61/139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.23

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