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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 174.01 and 50.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 174.01 and 50.96 is: 76.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 174.01 = 50.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/174.01 = 50.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 174.01 × 50.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 8,867.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,867.55/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.44

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