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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.11, 174.11 and 51.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.11, 174.11 and 51.10 is: 76.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.11 : 174.11 = 51.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.11/174.11 = 51.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.11x = 174.11 × 51.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.11x = 8,896.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,896.77/116.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.62

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