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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.12, 161.64 and 70.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.12, 161.64 and 70.52 is: 97.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.12 : 161.64 = 70.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.12/161.64 = 70.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.12x = 161.64 × 70.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.12x = 11,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,398.85/117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.33

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