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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.21, 161.76 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.21, 161.76 and 68.10 is: 93.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.21 : 161.76 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.21/161.76 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.21x = 161.76 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.21x = 11,015.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,015.86/117.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.98

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