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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.38, 208.95 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.38, 208.95 and 74.29 is: 111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.38 : 208.95 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.38/208.95 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.38x = 208.95 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.38x = 15,522.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,522.90/139.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.37

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