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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.03, 173.90 and 50.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.03, 173.90 and 50.11 is: 75.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.03 : 173.90 = 50.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.03/173.90 = 50.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.03x = 173.90 × 50.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.03x = 8,713.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,713.88/116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.10

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