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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.20, 207.14 and 61.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.20, 207.14 and 61.12 is: 91.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.20 : 207.14 = 61.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.20/207.14 = 61.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.20x = 207.14 × 61.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.20x = 12,660.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,660.40/138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.61

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