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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.59, 160.76 and 79.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.59, 160.76 and 79.77 is: 109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.59 : 160.76 = 79.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.59/160.76 = 79.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.59x = 160.76 × 79.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.59x = 12,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,824.02/116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.99

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