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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.94, 160.02 and 69.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.94, 160.02 and 69.34 is: 95.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.94 : 160.02 = 69.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.94/160.02 = 69.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.94x = 160.02 × 69.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.94x = 11,095.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,095.70/115.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.70

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