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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.54, 160.81 and 69.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.54, 160.81 and 69.27 is: 95.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.54 : 160.81 = 69.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.54/160.81 = 69.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.54x = 160.81 × 69.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.54x = 11,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,139.77/116.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.59

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