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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.98, 161.39 and 67.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.98, 161.39 and 67.87 is: 93.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.98 : 161.39 = 67.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.98/161.39 = 67.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.98x = 161.39 × 67.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.98x = 10,953.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,953.54/116.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.64

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