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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 161.91 and 70.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 161.91 and 70.72 is: 97.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 161.91 = 70.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/161.91 = 70.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 161.91 × 70.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 11,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,450.28/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.59

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