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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.43, 160.71 and 77.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.43, 160.71 and 77.64 is: 107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.43 : 160.71 = 77.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.43/160.71 = 77.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.43x = 160.71 × 77.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.43x = 12,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,477.52/116.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.17

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