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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.91, 161.27 and 70.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.91, 161.27 and 70.26 is: 96.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.91 : 161.27 = 70.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.91/161.27 = 70.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.91x = 161.27 × 70.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.91x = 11,329.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,329.67/116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.91

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