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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.65, 207.93 and 61.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.65, 207.93 and 61.60 is: 92.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.65 : 207.93 = 61.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.65/207.93 = 61.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.65x = 207.93 × 61.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.65x = 12,808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,808.49/138.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.38

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