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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.03, 207.05 and 61.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.03, 207.05 and 61.01 is: 91.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.03 : 207.05 = 61.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.03/207.05 = 61.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.03x = 207.05 × 61.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.03x = 12,632.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,632.12/138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.52

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