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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.12, 160.23 and 69.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.12, 160.23 and 69.49 is: 95.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.12 : 160.23 = 69.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.12/160.23 = 69.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.12x = 160.23 × 69.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.12x = 11,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,133.58/116.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.88

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