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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.50, 176.32 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.50, 176.32 and 68.82 is: 103.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.50 : 176.32 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.50/176.32 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.50x = 176.32 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.50x = 12,134.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,134.34/117.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.27

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