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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.60, 160.92 and 70.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.60, 160.92 and 70.00 is: 96.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.60 : 160.92 = 70.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.60/160.92 = 70.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.60x = 160.92 × 70.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.60x = 11,264.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,264.00/116.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.61

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