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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 161.76 and 77.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 161.76 and 77.43 is: 115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 161.76 = 77.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/161.76 = 77.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 161.76 × 77.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 12,525.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,525.08/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.97

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