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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 207.92 and 64.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 207.92 and 64.49 is: 96.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 207.92 = 64.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/207.92 = 64.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 207.92 × 64.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 13,407.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,407.88/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.74

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