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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.13, 161.61 and 67.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.13, 161.61 and 67.98 is: 93.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.13 : 161.61 = 67.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.13/161.61 = 67.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.13x = 161.61 × 67.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.13x = 10,986.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,986.25/117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.80

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