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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.15, 161.68 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.15, 161.68 and 68.02 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.15 : 161.68 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.15/161.68 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.15x = 161.68 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.15x = 10,996.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,996.90/117.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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