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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 161.61 and 67.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 161.61 and 67.34 is: 92.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 161.61 = 67.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/161.61 = 67.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 161.61 × 67.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 10,882.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,882.97/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.91

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