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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.17, 161.65 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.17, 161.65 and 68.04 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.17 : 161.65 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.17/161.65 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.17x = 161.65 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.17x = 10,998.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,998.37/117.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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