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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 208.24 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 208.24 and 61.84 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 208.24 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/208.24 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 208.24 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 12,877.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,877.56/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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