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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.97, 208.54 and 61.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.97, 208.54 and 61.99 is: 93.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.97 : 208.54 = 61.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.97/208.54 = 61.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.97x = 208.54 × 61.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.97x = 12,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,927.39/138.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.02

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