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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.92, 208.38 and 61.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.92, 208.38 and 61.94 is: 92.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.92 : 208.38 = 61.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.92/208.38 = 61.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.92x = 208.38 × 61.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.92x = 12,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,906.02/138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.91

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