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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.94, 161.40 and 67.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.94, 161.40 and 67.86 is: 93.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.94 : 161.40 = 67.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.94/161.40 = 67.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.94x = 161.40 × 67.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.94x = 10,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,952.60/116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.66

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