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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.23, 161.66 and 77.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.23, 161.66 and 77.87 is: 107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.23 : 161.66 = 77.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.23/161.66 = 77.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.23x = 161.66 × 77.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.23x = 12,587.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,587.27/117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.38

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