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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.53, 207.76 and 61.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.53, 207.76 and 61.48 is: 92.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.53 : 207.76 = 61.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.53/207.76 = 61.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.53x = 207.76 × 61.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.53x = 12,773.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,773.08/138.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.20

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