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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 161.94 and 84.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 161.94 and 84.67 is: 116.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 161.94 = 84.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/161.94 = 84.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 161.94 × 84.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 13,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,711.46/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.86

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