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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.79, 208.12 and 61.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.79, 208.12 and 61.73 is: 92.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.79 : 208.12 = 61.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.79/208.12 = 61.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.79x = 208.12 × 61.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.79x = 12,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,847.25/138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.57

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