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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.23, 161.72 and 70.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.23, 161.72 and 70.60 is: 97.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.23 : 161.72 = 70.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.23/161.72 = 70.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.23x = 161.72 × 70.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.23x = 11,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,417.04/117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.39

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