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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.79, 161.17 and 69.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.79, 161.17 and 69.55 is: 95.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.79 : 161.17 = 69.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.79/161.17 = 69.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.79x = 161.17 × 69.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.79x = 11,209.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,209.37/116.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.98

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