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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.76, 162 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.76, 162 and 77.52 is: 116.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.76 : 162 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.76/162 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.76x = 162 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.76x = 12,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,558.24/107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.54

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