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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.20, 161.73 and 68.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.20, 161.73 and 68.09 is: 93.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.20 : 161.73 = 68.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.20/161.73 = 68.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.20x = 161.73 × 68.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.20x = 11,011.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,011.39/117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.96

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