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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.27, 207.39 and 40.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.27, 207.39 and 40.77 is: 61.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.27 : 207.39 = 40.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.27/207.39 = 40.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.27x = 207.39 × 40.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.27x = 8,455.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,455.29/138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.15

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