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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 207.90 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 207.90 and 61.55 is: 92.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 207.90 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/207.90 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 207.90 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 12,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,795.56/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.32

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