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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.43, 207.73 and 77.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.43, 207.73 and 77.56 is: 116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.43 : 207.73 = 77.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.43/207.73 = 77.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.43x = 207.73 × 77.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.43x = 16,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,111.12/138.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.38

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