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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 207.15 and 61.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 207.15 and 61.06 is: 91.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 207.15 = 61.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/207.15 = 61.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 207.15 × 61.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 12,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,647.54/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.60

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