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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 161.45 and 70.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 161.45 and 70.36 is: 97.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 161.45 = 70.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/161.45 = 70.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 161.45 × 70.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 11,359.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,359.13/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.09

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