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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.77, 160.98 and 77.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.77, 160.98 and 77.89 is: 107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.77 : 160.98 = 77.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.77/160.98 = 77.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.77x = 160.98 × 77.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.77x = 12,538.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,538.73/116.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.38

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