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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 207.59 and 77.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 207.59 and 77.41 is: 116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 207.59 = 77.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/207.59 = 77.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 207.59 × 77.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 16,069.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,069.54/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.19

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