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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.03, 161.86 and 77.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.03, 161.86 and 77.44 is: 116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.03 : 161.86 = 77.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.03/161.86 = 77.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.03x = 161.86 × 77.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.03x = 12,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,534.44/108.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.03

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