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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 207.27 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 207.27 and 76.68 is: 114.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 207.27 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/207.27 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 207.27 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 15,893.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,893.46/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.77

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