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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.25, 160.43 and 77.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.25, 160.43 and 77.45 is: 106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.25 : 160.43 = 77.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.25/160.43 = 77.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.25x = 160.43 × 77.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.25x = 12,424.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,424.11/116.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.87

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