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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 175.38 and 52.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 175.38 and 52.75 is: 79.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 175.38 = 52.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/175.38 = 52.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 175.38 × 52.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 9,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,251.30/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.15

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