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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.56, 160.84 and 77.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.56, 160.84 and 77.84 is: 107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.56 : 160.84 = 77.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.56/160.84 = 77.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.56x = 160.84 × 77.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.56x = 12,519.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,519.79/116.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.41

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