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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.02, 175.49 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.02, 175.49 and 68.27 is: 102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.02 : 175.49 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.02/175.49 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.02x = 175.49 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.02x = 11,980.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,980.43/117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.38

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