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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 161.63 and 68.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 161.63 and 68.01 is: 93.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 161.63 = 68.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/161.63 = 68.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 161.63 × 68.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 10,993.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,993.42/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.83

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