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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.40, 207.63 and 61.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.40, 207.63 and 61.36 is: 92.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.40 : 207.63 = 61.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.40/207.63 = 61.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.40x = 207.63 × 61.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.40x = 12,740.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,740.54/138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.06

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