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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.73, 176.33 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.73, 176.33 and 68.25 is: 102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.73 : 176.33 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.73/176.33 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.73x = 176.33 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.73x = 12,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,034.52/117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.22

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