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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.06, 160.15 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.06, 160.15 and 68.82 is: 94.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.06 : 160.15 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.06/160.15 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.06x = 160.15 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.06x = 11,022.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,022.38/116.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.98

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