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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.51, 160.67 and 69.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.51, 160.67 and 69.89 is: 96.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.51 : 160.67 = 69.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.51/160.67 = 69.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.51x = 160.67 × 69.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.51x = 11,229.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,229.80/116.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.38

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