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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 175.10 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 175.10 and 68 is: 101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 175.10 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/175.10 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 175.10 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 11,906.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,906.80/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.98

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