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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 207.47 and 61.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 207.47 and 61.37 is: 91.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 207.47 = 61.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/207.47 = 61.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 207.47 × 61.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 12,732.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,732.33/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.98

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