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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.57, 207.91 and 61.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.57, 207.91 and 61.48 is: 92.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.57 : 207.91 = 61.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.57/207.91 = 61.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.57x = 207.91 × 61.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.57x = 12,782.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,782.31/138.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.24

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