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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.51, 160.75 and 77.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.51, 160.75 and 77.23 is: 106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.51 : 160.75 = 77.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.51/160.75 = 77.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.51x = 160.75 × 77.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.51x = 12,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,414.24/116.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.55

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