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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.62, 207.98 and 61.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.62, 207.98 and 61.64 is: 92.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.62 : 207.98 = 61.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.62/207.98 = 61.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.62x = 207.98 × 61.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.62x = 12,819.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,819.23/138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.48

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