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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.79, 207.87 and 77.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.79, 207.87 and 77.80 is: 116.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.79 : 207.87 = 77.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.79/207.87 = 77.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.79x = 207.87 × 77.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.79x = 16,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,172.29/138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.52

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