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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.33, 160.55 and 77.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.33, 160.55 and 77.00 is: 106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.33 : 160.55 = 77.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.33/160.55 = 77.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.33x = 160.55 × 77.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.33x = 12,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,361.74/116.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.27

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