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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 175.04 and 68.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 175.04 and 68.84 is: 103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 175.04 = 68.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/175.04 = 68.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 175.04 × 68.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 12,049.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,049.75/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.10

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