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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 173.90 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 173.90 and 51 is: 76.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 173.90 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/173.90 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 173.90 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 8,868.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,868.90/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.46

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