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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.20, 207.39 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.20, 207.39 and 61.17 is: 91.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.20 : 207.39 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.20/207.39 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.20x = 207.39 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.20x = 12,686.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,686.05/138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.80

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