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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.83, 161.24 and 70.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.83, 161.24 and 70.22 is: 96.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.83 : 161.24 = 70.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.83/161.24 = 70.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.83x = 161.24 × 70.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.83x = 11,322.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,322.27/116.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.91

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