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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.55, 160.65 and 77.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.55, 160.65 and 77.67 is: 107.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.55 : 160.65 = 77.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.55/160.65 = 77.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.55x = 160.65 × 77.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.55x = 12,477.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,477.69/116.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.06

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