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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.34, 176.14 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.34, 176.14 and 68.65 is: 103.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.34 : 176.14 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.34/176.14 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.34x = 176.14 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.34x = 12,091.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,091.66/117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.05

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