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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 161.65 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 161.65 and 67.35 is: 92.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 161.65 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/161.65 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 161.65 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 10,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,887.70/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.95

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