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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.15, 207.08 and 61.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.15, 207.08 and 61.14 is: 91.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.15 : 207.08 = 61.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.15/207.08 = 61.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.15x = 207.08 × 61.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.15x = 12,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,660.87/138.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.65

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