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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.38, 160.61 and 69.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.38, 160.61 and 69.76 is: 96.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.38 : 160.61 = 69.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.38/160.61 = 69.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.38x = 160.61 × 69.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.38x = 11,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,203.35/116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.27

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