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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.12, 175.61 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.12, 175.61 and 68.42 is: 102.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.12 : 175.61 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.12/175.61 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.12x = 175.61 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.12x = 12,014.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,014.02/117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.58

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