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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 207.74 and 77.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 207.74 and 77.74 is: 116.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 207.74 = 77.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/207.74 = 77.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 207.74 × 77.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 16,149.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,149.71/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.62

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