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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.52, 160.52 and 77.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.52, 160.52 and 77.64 is: 106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.52 : 160.52 = 77.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.52/160.52 = 77.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.52x = 160.52 × 77.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.52x = 12,462.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,462.77/116.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.96

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