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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.80, 161.19 and 67.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.80, 161.19 and 67.69 is: 93.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.80 : 161.19 = 67.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.80/161.19 = 67.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.80x = 161.19 × 67.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.80x = 10,910.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,910.95/116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.42

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