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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.34, 160.49 and 69.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.34, 160.49 and 69.69 is: 96.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.34 : 160.49 = 69.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.34/160.49 = 69.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.34x = 160.49 × 69.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.34x = 11,184.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,184.46/116.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.14

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