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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 207.81 and 61.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 207.81 and 61.47 is: 92.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 207.81 = 61.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/207.81 = 61.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 207.81 × 61.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 12,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,774.08/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.22

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