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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.04, 160.11 and 77.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.04, 160.11 and 77.34 is: 106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.04 : 160.11 = 77.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.04/160.11 = 77.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.04x = 160.11 × 77.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.04x = 12,382.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,382.91/116.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.71

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