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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.27, 162.40 and 77.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.27, 162.40 and 77.89 is: 116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.27 : 162.40 = 77.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.27/162.40 = 77.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.27x = 162.40 × 77.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.27x = 12,649.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,649.34/108.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.83

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