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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 207.04 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 207.04 and 62 is: 93.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 207.04 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/207.04 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 207.04 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 12,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,836.48/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.02

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