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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.65, 161.51 and 77.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.65, 161.51 and 77.19 is: 115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.65 : 161.51 = 77.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.65/161.51 = 77.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.65x = 161.51 × 77.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.65x = 12,466.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,466.96/107.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.81

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