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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.26, 207.54 and 77.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.26, 207.54 and 77.44 is: 116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.26 : 207.54 = 77.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.26/207.54 = 77.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.26x = 207.54 × 77.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.26x = 16,073.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,073.07/138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.25

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