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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.41, 207.47 and 76.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.41, 207.47 and 76.64 is: 114.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.41 : 207.47 = 76.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.41/207.47 = 76.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.41x = 207.47 × 76.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.41x = 15,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899.86/138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.88

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