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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.49, 208.91 and 74.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.49, 208.91 and 74.31 is: 111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.49 : 208.91 = 74.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.49/208.91 = 74.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.49x = 208.91 × 74.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.49x = 15,523.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523.73/139.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.29

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