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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 207.84 and 61.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 207.84 and 61.53 is: 92.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 207.84 = 61.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/207.84 = 61.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 207.84 × 61.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 12,788.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,788.40/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.31

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