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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.65, 207.90 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.65, 207.90 and 61.58 is: 92.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.65 : 207.90 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.65/207.90 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.65x = 207.90 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.65x = 12,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,803.00/138.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.34

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