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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.35, 161.88 and 70.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.35, 161.88 and 70.70 is: 97.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.35 : 161.88 = 70.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.35/161.88 = 70.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.35x = 161.88 × 70.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.35x = 11,444.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,444.31/117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.52

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