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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 207.77 and 77.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 207.77 and 77.78 is: 116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 207.77 = 77.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/207.77 = 77.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 207.77 × 77.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 16,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,160.48/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.60

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