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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.80, 208.08 and 77.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.80, 208.08 and 77.88 is: 116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.80 : 208.08 = 77.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.80/208.08 = 77.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.80x = 208.08 × 77.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.80x = 16,205.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,205.27/138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.75

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