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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 207.15 and 61.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 207.15 and 61.08 is: 91.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 207.15 = 61.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/207.15 = 61.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 207.15 × 61.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 12,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,652.72/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.61

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