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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.03, 161.90 and 77.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.03, 161.90 and 77.53 is: 116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.03 : 161.90 = 77.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.03/161.90 = 77.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.03x = 161.90 × 77.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.03x = 12,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,552.71/108.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.19

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