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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.52, 160.76 and 69.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.52, 160.76 and 69.87 is: 96.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.52 : 160.76 = 69.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.52/160.76 = 69.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.52x = 160.76 × 69.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.52x = 11,232.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,232.48/116.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.40

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