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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.23, 207.36 and 61.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.23, 207.36 and 61.21 is: 91.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.23 : 207.36 = 61.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.23/207.36 = 61.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.23x = 207.36 × 61.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.23x = 12,692.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,692.51/138.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.82

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