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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 161.86 and 68.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 161.86 and 68.20 is: 94.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 161.86 = 68.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/161.86 = 68.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 161.86 × 68.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 11,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,038.85/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.08

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