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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.11, 207 and 60.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.11, 207 and 60.98 is: 91.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.11 : 207 = 60.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.11/207 = 60.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.11x = 207 × 60.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.11x = 12,622.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,622.86/138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.40

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