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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 207.26 and 61.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 207.26 and 61.13 is: 91.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 207.26 = 61.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/207.26 = 61.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 207.26 × 61.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 12,669.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,669.80/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.65

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