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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.29, 160.51 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.29, 160.51 and 69.66 is: 96.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.29 : 160.51 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.29/160.51 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.29x = 160.51 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.29x = 11,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,180.78/116.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.15

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