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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.64, 160.92 and 77.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.64, 160.92 and 77.82 is: 107.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.64 : 160.92 = 77.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.64/160.92 = 77.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.64x = 160.92 × 77.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.64x = 12,522.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,522.79/116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.36

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