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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.01, 160.13 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.01, 160.13 and 68.78 is: 94.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.01 : 160.13 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.01/160.13 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.01x = 160.13 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.01x = 11,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,012.60/116.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.93

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