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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.31, 174.34 and 51.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.31, 174.34 and 51.29 is: 76.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.31 : 174.34 = 51.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.31/174.34 = 51.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.31x = 174.34 × 51.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.31x = 8,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,940.90/116.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.87

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