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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.53, 160.75 and 69.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.53, 160.75 and 69.88 is: 96.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.53 : 160.75 = 69.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.53/160.75 = 69.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.53x = 160.75 × 69.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.53x = 11,232.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,232.63/116.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.39

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