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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 161.33 and 70.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 161.33 and 70.30 is: 97.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 161.33 = 70.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/161.33 = 70.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 161.33 × 70.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 11,341.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,341.35/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.00

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