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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.62, 160.89 and 77.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.62, 160.89 and 77.30 is: 106.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.62 : 160.89 = 77.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.62/160.89 = 77.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.62x = 160.89 × 77.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.62x = 12,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,436.80/116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.64

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