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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.25, 160.47 and 77.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.25, 160.47 and 77.55 is: 107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.25 : 160.47 = 77.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.25/160.47 = 77.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.25x = 160.47 × 77.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.25x = 12,444.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,444.45/116.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.05

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