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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.52, 161.40 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.52, 161.40 and 77 is: 115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.52 : 161.40 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.52/161.40 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.52x = 161.40 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.52x = 12,427.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,427.80/107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.59

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