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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.83, 161.22 and 67.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.83, 161.22 and 67.71 is: 93.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.83 : 161.22 = 67.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.83/161.22 = 67.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.83x = 161.22 × 67.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.83x = 10,916.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,916.21/116.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.44

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