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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.14, 206.96 and 77.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.14, 206.96 and 77.15 is: 115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.14 : 206.96 = 77.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.14/206.96 = 77.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.14x = 206.96 × 77.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.14x = 15,967.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,967.10/138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.59

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