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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.89, 161.28 and 70.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.89, 161.28 and 70.25 is: 96.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.89 : 161.28 = 70.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.89/161.28 = 70.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.89x = 161.28 × 70.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.89x = 11,329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,329.11/116.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.92

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