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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.93, 209.82 and 74.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.93, 209.82 and 74.91 is: 112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.93 : 209.82 = 74.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.93/209.82 = 74.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.93x = 209.82 × 74.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.93x = 15,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,717.62/139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.33

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