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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 161.15 and 78.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 161.15 and 78.02 is: 107.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 161.15 = 78.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/161.15 = 78.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 161.15 × 78.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 12,571.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,571.73/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.67

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