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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.49, 207.74 and 77.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.49, 207.74 and 77.49 is: 116.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.49 : 207.74 = 77.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.49/207.74 = 77.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.49x = 207.74 × 77.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.49x = 16,097.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,097.39/138.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.24

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