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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 207.38 and 77.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 207.38 and 77.54 is: 116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 207.38 = 77.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/207.38 = 77.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 207.38 × 77.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 16,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,079.40/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.20

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