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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 161.08 and 67.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 161.08 and 67.62 is: 93.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 161.08 = 67.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/161.08 = 67.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 161.08 × 67.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 10,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,893.20/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.32

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