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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.64, 160.98 and 70.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.64, 160.98 and 70.05 is: 96.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.64 : 160.98 = 70.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.64/160.98 = 70.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.64x = 160.98 × 70.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.64x = 11,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,276.65/116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.68

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