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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 207.95 and 77.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 207.95 and 77.67 is: 116.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 207.95 = 77.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/207.95 = 77.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 207.95 × 77.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 16,151.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,151.09/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.61

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