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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.94, 160.13 and 77.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.94, 160.13 and 77.06 is: 106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.94 : 160.13 = 77.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.94/160.13 = 77.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.94x = 160.13 × 77.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.94x = 12,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,339.62/115.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.43

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