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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.25, 160.44 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.25, 160.44 and 77.52 is: 106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.25 : 160.44 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.25/160.44 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.25x = 160.44 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.25x = 12,437.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,437.31/116.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.99

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