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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 161.83 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 161.83 and 68.14 is: 94.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 161.83 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/161.83 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 161.83 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 11,027.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,027.38/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.05

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