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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.94, 173.90 and 51.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.94, 173.90 and 51.82 is: 77.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.94 : 173.90 = 51.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.94/173.90 = 51.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.94x = 173.90 × 51.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.94x = 9,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,011.50/115.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.73

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