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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.69, 175.04 and 68.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.69, 175.04 and 68.57 is: 102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.69 : 175.04 = 68.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.69/175.04 = 68.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.69x = 175.04 × 68.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.69x = 12,002.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,002.15/116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.86

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