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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.81, 161.10 and 77.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.81, 161.10 and 77.46 is: 106.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.81 : 161.10 = 77.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.81/161.10 = 77.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.81x = 161.10 × 77.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.81x = 12,478.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,478.81/116.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.83

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