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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.81, 209.69 and 74.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.81, 209.69 and 74.78 is: 112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.81 : 209.69 = 74.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.81/209.69 = 74.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.81x = 209.69 × 74.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.81x = 15,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,680.62/139.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.16

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