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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.81, 160.97 and 77.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.81, 160.97 and 77.43 is: 106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.81 : 160.97 = 77.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.81/160.97 = 77.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.81x = 160.97 × 77.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.81x = 12,463.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,463.91/116.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.70

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