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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.59, 160.94 and 69.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.59, 160.94 and 69.97 is: 96.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.59 : 160.94 = 69.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.59/160.94 = 69.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.59x = 160.94 × 69.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.59x = 11,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,260.74/116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.59

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