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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.54, 160.84 and 69.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.54, 160.84 and 69.93 is: 96.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.54 : 160.84 = 69.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.54/160.84 = 69.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.54x = 160.84 × 69.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.54x = 11,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,246.39/116.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.50

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