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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.21, 174.27 and 52.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.21, 174.27 and 52.09 is: 78.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.21 : 174.27 = 52.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.21/174.27 = 52.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.21x = 174.27 × 52.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.21x = 9,077.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,077.72/116.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.11

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