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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 207.90 and 77.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 207.90 and 77.95 is: 116.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 207.90 = 77.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/207.90 = 77.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 207.90 × 77.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 16,205.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,205.81/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.77

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