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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 161.90 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 161.90 and 68.18 is: 94.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 161.90 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/161.90 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 161.90 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 11,037.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,037.19/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.07

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