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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.24, 174.37 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.24, 174.37 and 68.45 is: 102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.24 : 174.37 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.24/174.37 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.24x = 174.37 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.24x = 11,935.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,935.89/116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.68

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