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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 175.42 and 51.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 175.42 and 51.96 is: 77.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 175.42 = 51.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/175.42 = 51.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 175.42 × 51.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 9,114.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,114.82/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.96

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