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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.04, 106.16 and 55.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.04, 106.16 and 55.14 is: 75.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.04 : 106.16 = 55.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.04/106.16 = 55.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.04x = 106.16 × 55.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.04x = 5,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,853.66/77.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.98

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