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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.37, 161.97 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.37, 161.97 and 68.25 is: 94.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.37 : 161.97 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.37/161.97 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.37x = 161.97 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.37x = 11,054.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,054.45/117.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.18

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