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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.11, 174.13 and 51.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.11, 174.13 and 51.07 is: 76.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.11 : 174.13 = 51.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.11/174.13 = 51.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.11x = 174.13 × 51.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.11x = 8,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892.82/116.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.59

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