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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.96, 162 and 77.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.96, 162 and 77.58 is: 116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.96 : 162 = 77.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.96/162 = 77.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.96x = 162 × 77.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.96x = 12,567.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,567.96/107.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.42

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