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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.71, 161.08 and 70.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.71, 161.08 and 70.08 is: 96.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.71 : 161.08 = 70.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.71/161.08 = 70.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.71x = 161.08 × 70.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.71x = 11,287.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,287.71/116.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.72

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