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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.57, 160.88 and 69.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.57, 160.88 and 69.98 is: 96.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.57 : 160.88 = 69.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.57/160.88 = 69.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.57x = 160.88 × 69.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.57x = 11,257.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,257.23/116.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.57

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