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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 208.50 and 74.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 208.50 and 74.03 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 208.50 = 74.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/208.50 = 74.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 208.50 × 74.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 15,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,435.26/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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