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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.17, 160.26 and 69.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.17, 160.26 and 69.51 is: 95.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.17 : 160.26 = 69.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.17/160.26 = 69.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.17x = 160.26 × 69.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.17x = 11,140.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,140.01/116.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.90

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