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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 206.69 and 77.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 206.69 and 77.00 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 206.69 = 77.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/206.69 = 77.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 206.69 × 77.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 15,914.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,914.29/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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