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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.89, 175.40 and 51.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.89, 175.40 and 51.89 is: 77.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.89 : 175.40 = 51.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.89/175.40 = 51.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.89x = 175.40 × 51.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.89x = 9,100.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,100.76/116.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.86

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