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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 207.41 and 61.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 207.41 and 61.20 is: 91.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 207.41 = 61.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/207.41 = 61.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 207.41 × 61.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 12,693.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,693.19/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.82

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