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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.92, 208.28 and 61.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.92, 208.28 and 61.92 is: 92.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.92 : 208.28 = 61.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.92/208.28 = 61.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.92x = 208.28 × 61.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.92x = 12,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,896.70/138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.84

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