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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.72, 161.08 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.72, 161.08 and 66.94 is: 92.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.72 : 161.08 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.72/161.08 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.72x = 161.08 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.72x = 10,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,781.72/116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.37

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