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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.48, 174.63 and 52.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.48, 174.63 and 52.31 is: 78.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.48 : 174.63 = 52.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.48/174.63 = 52.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.48x = 174.63 × 52.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.48x = 9,135.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,135.53/116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.43

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