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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.24, 208.92 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.24, 208.92 and 74.22 is: 111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.24 : 208.92 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.24/208.92 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.24x = 208.92 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.24x = 15,506.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,506.04/139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.36

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