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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 173.91 and 51.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 173.91 and 51.01 is: 76.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 173.91 = 51.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/173.91 = 51.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 173.91 × 51.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 8,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,871.15/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.48

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