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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.97, 161.42 and 67.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.97, 161.42 and 67.83 is: 93.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.97 : 161.42 = 67.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.97/161.42 = 67.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.97x = 161.42 × 67.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.97x = 10,948.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,948.78/116.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.60

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