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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.10, 160.20 and 69.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.10, 160.20 and 69.48 is: 95.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.10 : 160.20 = 69.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.10/160.20 = 69.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.10x = 160.20 × 69.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.10x = 11,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,130.70/116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.87

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