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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.27, 161.88 and 68.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.27, 161.88 and 68.19 is: 94.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.27 : 161.88 = 68.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.27/161.88 = 68.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.27x = 161.88 × 68.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.27x = 11,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,038.60/117.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.13

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