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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.05, 174.03 and 51.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.05, 174.03 and 51.07 is: 76.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.05 : 174.03 = 51.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.05/174.03 = 51.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.05x = 174.03 × 51.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.05x = 8,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,887.71/116.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.59

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