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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.18, 174.28 and 51.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.18, 174.28 and 51.20 is: 76.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.18 : 174.28 = 51.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.18/174.28 = 51.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.18x = 174.28 × 51.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.18x = 8,922.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,922.26/116.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.80

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