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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.19, 207.21 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.19, 207.21 and 61.11 is: 91.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.19 : 207.21 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.19/207.21 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.19x = 207.21 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.19x = 12,662.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,662.60/138.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.63

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