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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.64, 209.22 and 74.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.64, 209.22 and 74.60 is: 111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.64 : 209.22 = 74.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.64/209.22 = 74.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.64x = 209.22 × 74.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.64x = 15,607.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,607.81/139.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.77

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