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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 161.67 and 67.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 161.67 and 67.37 is: 92.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 161.67 = 67.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/161.67 = 67.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 161.67 × 67.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 10,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,891.71/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.96

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