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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.71, 207.90 and 77.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.71, 207.90 and 77.90 is: 116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.71 : 207.90 = 77.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.71/207.90 = 77.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.71x = 207.90 × 77.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.71x = 16,194.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,194.37/138.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.75

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