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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.53, 174.56 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.53, 174.56 and 68.41 is: 102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.53 : 174.56 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.53/174.56 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.53x = 174.56 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.53x = 11,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,941.31/116.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.47

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