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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.90, 175.26 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.90, 175.26 and 68.08 is: 102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.90 : 175.26 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.90/175.26 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.90x = 175.26 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.90x = 11,930.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,930.82/116.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.06

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