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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 174.99 and 68.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 174.99 and 68.53 is: 102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 174.99 = 68.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/174.99 = 68.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 174.99 × 68.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 11,992.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,992.15/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.74

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