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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.54, 174.66 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.54, 174.66 and 68.34 is: 102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.54 : 174.66 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.54/174.66 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.54x = 174.66 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.54x = 11,936.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,936.66/116.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.43

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