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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.11, 174.03 and 68.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.11, 174.03 and 68.05 is: 102.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.11 : 174.03 = 68.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.11/174.03 = 68.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.11x = 174.03 × 68.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.11x = 11,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,842.74/116.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.00

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