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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 161.18 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 161.18 and 67.68 is: 93.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 161.18 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/161.18 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 161.18 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 10,908.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,908.66/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.41

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