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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.09, 207.14 and 61.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.09, 207.14 and 61.05 is: 91.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.09 : 207.14 = 61.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.09/207.14 = 61.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.09x = 207.14 × 61.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.09x = 12,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,645.59/138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.58

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