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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.69, 161.06 and 70.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.69, 161.06 and 70.11 is: 96.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.69 : 161.06 = 70.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.69/161.06 = 70.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.69x = 161.06 × 70.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.69x = 11,291.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,291.57/116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.77

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