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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 175.34 and 51.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 175.34 and 51.90 is: 77.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 175.34 = 51.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/175.34 = 51.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 175.34 × 51.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 9,100.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,100.71/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.86

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