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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.15, 162.27 and 77.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.15, 162.27 and 77.70 is: 116.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.15 : 162.27 = 77.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.15/162.27 = 77.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.15x = 162.27 × 77.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.15x = 12,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,608.38/108.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.58

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