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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 208.84 and 74.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 208.84 and 74.26 is: 111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 208.84 = 74.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/208.84 = 74.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 208.84 × 74.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 15,508.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,508.46/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.44

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