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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.11, 206.99 and 61.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.11, 206.99 and 61.02 is: 91.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.11 : 206.99 = 61.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.11/206.99 = 61.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.11x = 206.99 × 61.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.11x = 12,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,630.22/138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.45

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