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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.24, 176.01 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.24, 176.01 and 68.58 is: 102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.24 : 176.01 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.24/176.01 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.24x = 176.01 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.24x = 12,070.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,070.77/117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.96

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