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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.81, 175.22 and 51.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.81, 175.22 and 51.78 is: 77.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.81 : 175.22 = 51.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.81/175.22 = 51.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.81x = 175.22 × 51.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.81x = 9,072.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072.02/116.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.67

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