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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 207.56 and 77.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 207.56 and 77.54 is: 116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 207.56 = 77.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/207.56 = 77.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 207.56 × 77.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 16,094.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,094.20/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.22

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