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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.36, 207.61 and 77.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.36, 207.61 and 77.46 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.36 : 207.61 = 77.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.36/207.61 = 77.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.36x = 207.61 × 77.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.36x = 16,080.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,080.93/138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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