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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.09, 160.24 and 76.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.09, 160.24 and 76.78 is: 105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.09 : 160.24 = 76.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.09/160.24 = 76.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.09x = 160.24 × 76.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.09x = 12,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,303.23/116.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.98

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