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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.48, 160.75 and 69.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.48, 160.75 and 69.85 is: 96.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.48 : 160.75 = 69.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.48/160.75 = 69.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.48x = 160.75 × 69.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.48x = 11,229.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,229.13/116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.40

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