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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.68, 174.94 and 67.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.68, 174.94 and 67.86 is: 101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.68 : 174.94 = 67.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.68/174.94 = 67.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.68x = 174.94 × 67.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.68x = 11,871.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,871.43/116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.74

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