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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.85, 161.22 and 67.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.85, 161.22 and 67.06 is: 92.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.85 : 161.22 = 67.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.85/161.22 = 67.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.85x = 161.22 × 67.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.85x = 10,811.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,811.41/116.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.52

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