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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.06, 174.29 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.06, 174.29 and 68.27 is: 102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.06 : 174.29 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.06/174.29 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.06x = 174.29 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.06x = 11,897.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,897.57/116.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.52

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