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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.59, 207.88 and 77.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.59, 207.88 and 77.72 is: 116.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 207.88 = 77.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/207.88 = 77.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 207.88 × 77.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 16,156.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,156.77/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.58

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