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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.57, 207.42 and 77.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.57, 207.42 and 77.55 is: 116.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.57 : 207.42 = 77.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.57/207.42 = 77.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.57x = 207.42 × 77.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.57x = 16,085.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,085.42/138.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.08

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