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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.81, 161.19 and 70.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.81, 161.19 and 70.19 is: 96.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.81 : 161.19 = 70.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.81/161.19 = 70.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.81x = 161.19 × 70.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.81x = 11,313.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,313.93/116.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.86

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