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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.41, 207.66 and 77.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.41, 207.66 and 77.59 is: 116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.41 : 207.66 = 77.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.41/207.66 = 77.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.41x = 207.66 × 77.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.41x = 16,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,112.89/138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.42

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