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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.52, 207.57 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.52, 207.57 and 61.44 is: 92.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.52 : 207.57 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.52/207.57 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.52x = 207.57 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.52x = 12,753.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,753.10/138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.07

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