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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.22, 161.83 and 77.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.22, 161.83 and 77.88 is: 107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.22 : 161.83 = 77.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.22/161.83 = 77.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.22x = 161.83 × 77.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.22x = 12,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,603.32/117.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.52

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