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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 208.17 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 208.17 and 77.94 is: 116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 208.17 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/208.17 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 208.17 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 16,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,224.77/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.83

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