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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.11, 161.89 and 77.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.11, 161.89 and 77.66 is: 116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.11 : 161.89 = 77.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.11/161.89 = 77.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.11x = 161.89 × 77.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.11x = 12,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,571.37/108.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.29

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