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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.12, 161.62 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.12, 161.62 and 68.02 is: 93.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.12 : 161.62 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.12/161.62 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.12x = 161.62 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.12x = 10,993.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,993.39/117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.86

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