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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.56, 207.76 and 77.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.56, 207.76 and 77.60 is: 116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.56 : 207.76 = 77.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.56/207.76 = 77.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.56x = 207.76 × 77.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.56x = 16,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,122.18/138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.36

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