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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 161.15 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 161.15 and 70.16 is: 96.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 161.15 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/161.15 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 161.15 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 11,306.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,306.28/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.82

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