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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 160.35 and 69.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 160.35 and 69.57 is: 95.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 160.35 = 69.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/160.35 = 69.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 160.35 × 69.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 11,155.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,155.55/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.99

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