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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.52, 160.76 and 77.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.52, 160.76 and 77.76 is: 107.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.52 : 160.76 = 77.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.52/160.76 = 77.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.52x = 160.76 × 77.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.52x = 12,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,500.70/116.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.28

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