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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.34, 207.33 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.34, 207.33 and 76.60 is: 114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.34 : 207.33 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.34/207.33 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.34x = 207.33 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.34x = 15,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,881.48/138.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.80

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