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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.54, 174.45 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.54, 174.45 and 68.30 is: 102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.54 : 174.45 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.54/174.45 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.54x = 174.45 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.54x = 11,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,914.94/116.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.24

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