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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 207.43 and 77.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 207.43 and 77.65 is: 116.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 207.43 = 77.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/207.43 = 77.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 207.43 × 77.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 16,106.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,106.23/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.28

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