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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.82, 207.81 and 77.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.82, 207.81 and 77.77 is: 116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.82 : 207.81 = 77.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.82/207.81 = 77.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.82x = 207.81 × 77.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.82x = 16,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,161.38/138.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.42

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