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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.72, 161.06 and 67.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.72, 161.06 and 67.60 is: 93.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.72 : 161.06 = 67.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.72/161.06 = 67.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.72x = 161.06 × 67.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.72x = 10,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,887.66/116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.28

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