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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.57, 160.86 and 69.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.57, 160.86 and 69.93 is: 96.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.57 : 160.86 = 69.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.57/160.86 = 69.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.57x = 160.86 × 69.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.57x = 11,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,248.94/116.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.50

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