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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.38, 209.13 and 74.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.38, 209.13 and 74.41 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.38 : 209.13 = 74.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.38/209.13 = 74.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.38x = 209.13 × 74.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.38x = 15,561.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,561.36/139.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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