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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.13, 175.53 and 68.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.13, 175.53 and 68.37 is: 102.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.13 : 175.53 = 68.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.13/175.53 = 68.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.13x = 175.53 × 68.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.13x = 12,000.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,000.11/117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.45

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