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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.19, 161.71 and 70.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.19, 161.71 and 70.56 is: 97.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.19 : 161.71 = 70.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.19/161.71 = 70.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.19x = 161.71 × 70.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.19x = 11,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,410.30/117.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.36

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