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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.55, 207.84 and 61.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.55, 207.84 and 61.49 is: 92.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.55 : 207.84 = 61.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.55/207.84 = 61.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.55x = 207.84 × 61.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.55x = 12,781.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,781.22/138.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.25

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