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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.13, 160.30 and 69.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.13, 160.30 and 69.51 is: 95.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.13 : 160.30 = 69.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.13/160.30 = 69.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.13x = 160.30 × 69.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.13x = 11,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,141.85/116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.94

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