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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.30, 208.80 and 74.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.30, 208.80 and 74.18 is: 111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.30 : 208.80 = 74.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.30/208.80 = 74.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.30x = 208.80 × 74.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.30x = 15,489.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,489.31/139.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.20

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