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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.27, 160.52 and 77.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.27, 160.52 and 77.51 is: 107.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.27 : 160.52 = 77.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.27/160.52 = 77.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.27x = 160.52 × 77.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.27x = 12,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,440.72/116.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.00

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