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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.90, 208.21 and 61.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.90, 208.21 and 61.85 is: 92.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.90 : 208.21 = 61.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.90/208.21 = 61.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.90x = 208.21 × 61.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.90x = 12,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,876.44/138.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.70

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