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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 208.28 and 61.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 208.28 and 61.81 is: 92.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 208.28 = 61.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/208.28 = 61.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 208.28 × 61.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 12,873.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,873.42/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.70

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