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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.91, 161.32 and 67.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.91, 161.32 and 67.75 is: 93.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.91 : 161.32 = 67.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.91/161.32 = 67.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.91x = 161.32 × 67.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.91x = 10,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,929.43/116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.49

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