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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.36, 174.39 and 51.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.36, 174.39 and 51.28 is: 76.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.36 : 174.39 = 51.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.36/174.39 = 51.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.36x = 174.39 × 51.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.36x = 8,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,942.72/116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.85

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