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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 209.05 and 74.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 209.05 and 74.39 is: 111.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 209.05 = 74.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/209.05 = 74.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 209.05 × 74.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 15,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,552.38/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.56

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