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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.37, 160.56 and 69.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.37, 160.56 and 69.73 is: 96.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.37 : 160.56 = 69.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.37/160.56 = 69.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.37x = 160.56 × 69.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.37x = 11,195.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,195.85/116.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.21

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