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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.83, 162.06 and 77.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.83, 162.06 and 77.68 is: 116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.83 : 162.06 = 77.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.83/162.06 = 77.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.83x = 162.06 × 77.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.83x = 12,588.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,588.82/107.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.75

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