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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.96, 159.56 and 77.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.96, 159.56 and 77.27 is: 116.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.96 : 159.56 = 77.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.96/159.56 = 77.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.96x = 159.56 × 77.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.96x = 12,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,328.02/105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.35

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