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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.99, 161.39 and 70.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.99, 161.39 and 70.32 is: 97.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.99 : 161.39 = 70.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.99/161.39 = 70.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.99x = 161.39 × 70.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.99x = 11,348.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,348.59/116.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.01

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