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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.01, 206.60 and 76.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.01, 206.60 and 76.99 is: 115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.01 : 206.60 = 76.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.01/206.60 = 76.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.01x = 206.60 × 76.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.01x = 15,905.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,905.52/138.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.25

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