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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 174.93 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 174.93 and 68.66 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 174.93 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/174.93 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 174.93 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 12,010.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,010.69/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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