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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.16, 207.05 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.16, 207.05 and 77.25 is: 115.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.16 : 207.05 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.16/207.05 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.16x = 207.05 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.16x = 15,994.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,994.61/138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.77

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