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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 161.07 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 161.07 and 70.14 is: 96.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 161.07 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/161.07 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 161.07 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 11,297.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,297.45/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.76

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