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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.98, 160.03 and 69.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.98, 160.03 and 69.34 is: 95.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.98 : 160.03 = 69.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.98/160.03 = 69.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.98x = 160.03 × 69.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.98x = 11,096.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,096.86/115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.68

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