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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.75, 207.96 and 77.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.75, 207.96 and 77.91 is: 116.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.75 : 207.96 = 77.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.75/207.96 = 77.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.75x = 207.96 × 77.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.75x = 16,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,202.16/138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.77

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