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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.42, 160.67 and 69.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.42, 160.67 and 69.81 is: 96.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.42 : 160.67 = 69.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.42/160.67 = 69.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.42x = 160.67 × 69.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.42x = 11,216.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,216.02/116.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.35

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