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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.50, 160.76 and 69.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.50, 160.76 and 69.88 is: 96.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.50 : 160.76 = 69.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.50/160.76 = 69.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.50x = 160.76 × 69.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.50x = 11,233.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,233.91/116.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.43

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