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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.56, 174.98 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.56, 174.98 and 68.50 is: 102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.56 : 174.98 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.56/174.98 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.56x = 174.98 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.56x = 11,986.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,986.13/116.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.83

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