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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.49, 174.55 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.49, 174.55 and 68.25 is: 102.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.49 : 174.55 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.49/174.55 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.49x = 174.55 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.49x = 11,913.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,913.04/116.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.27

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