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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.34, 175.99 and 68.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.34, 175.99 and 68.57 is: 102.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.34 : 175.99 = 68.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.34/175.99 = 68.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.34x = 175.99 × 68.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.34x = 12,067.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,067.02/117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.84

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