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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.20, 174.36 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.20, 174.36 and 68.16 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.20 : 174.36 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.20/174.36 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.20x = 174.36 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.20x = 11,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,884.38/116.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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