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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.31, 160.45 and 69.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.31, 160.45 and 69.67 is: 96.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.31 : 160.45 = 69.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.31/160.45 = 69.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.31x = 160.45 × 69.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.31x = 11,177.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,177.98/116.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.11

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