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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.99, 161.43 and 67.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.99, 161.43 and 67.86 is: 93.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.99 : 161.43 = 67.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.99/161.43 = 67.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.99x = 161.43 × 67.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.99x = 10,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,954.24/116.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.64

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