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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 207.89 and 77.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 207.89 and 77.78 is: 116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 207.89 = 77.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/207.89 = 77.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 207.89 × 77.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 16,168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,168.26/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.63

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