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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.40, 207.46 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.40, 207.46 and 77.52 is: 116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.40 : 207.46 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.40/207.46 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.40x = 207.46 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.40x = 16,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,082.30/138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.20

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