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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 207.71 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 207.71 and 61.46 is: 92.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 207.71 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/207.71 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 207.71 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 12,765.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,765.86/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.17

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