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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.74, 207.93 and 77.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.74, 207.93 and 77.93 is: 116.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.74 : 207.93 = 77.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.74/207.93 = 77.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.74x = 207.93 × 77.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.74x = 16,202.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,202.95/138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.79

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