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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.65, 207.99 and 77.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.65, 207.99 and 77.85 is: 116.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.65 : 207.99 = 77.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.65/207.99 = 77.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.65x = 207.99 × 77.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.65x = 16,192.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,192.02/138.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.79

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