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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.89, 175.06 and 68.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.89, 175.06 and 68.83 is: 103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.89 : 175.06 = 68.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.89/175.06 = 68.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.89x = 175.06 × 68.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.89x = 12,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,049.38/116.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.08

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