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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.11, 161.63 and 69.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.11, 161.63 and 69.86 is: 96.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.11 : 161.63 = 69.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.11/161.63 = 69.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.11x = 161.63 × 69.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.11x = 11,290.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,290.31/117.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.41

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