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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.45, 174.66 and 52.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.45, 174.66 and 52.32 is: 78.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.45 : 174.66 = 52.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.45/174.66 = 52.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.45x = 174.66 × 52.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.45x = 9,138.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,138.21/116.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.48

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