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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.32, 160.52 and 77.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.32, 160.52 and 77.58 is: 107.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.32 : 160.52 = 77.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.32/160.52 = 77.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.32x = 160.52 × 77.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.32x = 12,453.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,453.14/116.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.06

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