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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 175.11 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 175.11 and 68.64 is: 102.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 175.11 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/175.11 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 175.11 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 12,019.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,019.55/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.94

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