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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.82, 207.96 and 77.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.82, 207.96 and 77.76 is: 116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.82 : 207.96 = 77.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.82/207.96 = 77.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.82x = 207.96 × 77.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.82x = 16,171.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,171.77/138.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.50

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