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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 161.57 and 77.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 161.57 and 77.81 is: 107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 161.57 = 77.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/161.57 = 77.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 161.57 × 77.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 12,571.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,571.76/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.32

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