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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.58, 160.95 and 77.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.58, 160.95 and 77.29 is: 106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.58 : 160.95 = 77.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.58/160.95 = 77.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.58x = 160.95 × 77.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.58x = 12,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,440.04/116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.71

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