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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.27, 174.40 and 51.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.27, 174.40 and 51.25 is: 76.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.27 : 174.40 = 51.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.27/174.40 = 51.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.27x = 174.40 × 51.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.27x = 8,936.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,936.87/116.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.86

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