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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.44, 160.66 and 69.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.44, 160.66 and 69.84 is: 96.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.44 : 160.66 = 69.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.44/160.66 = 69.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.44x = 160.66 × 69.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.44x = 11,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,220.49/116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.36

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