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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.22, 161.71 and 69.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.22, 161.71 and 69.95 is: 96.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.22 : 161.71 = 69.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.22/161.71 = 69.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.22x = 161.71 × 69.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.22x = 11,311.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,311.61/117.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.50

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