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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 175.56 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 175.56 and 68.45 is: 102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 175.56 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/175.56 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 175.56 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 12,017.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,017.62/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.50

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