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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.27, 161.86 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.27, 161.86 and 68.16 is: 94.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.27 : 161.86 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.27/161.86 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.27x = 161.86 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.27x = 11,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,032.38/117.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.08

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