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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.72, 174.76 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.72, 174.76 and 68.40 is: 102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.72 : 174.76 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.72/174.76 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.72x = 174.76 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.72x = 11,953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,953.58/116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.41

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