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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.14, 207.02 and 77.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.14, 207.02 and 77.26 is: 115.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.14 : 207.02 = 77.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.14/207.02 = 77.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.14x = 207.02 × 77.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.14x = 15,994.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,994.37/138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.78

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