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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.03, 175.39 and 51.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.03, 175.39 and 51.11 is: 76.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.03 : 175.39 = 51.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.03/175.39 = 51.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.03x = 175.39 × 51.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.03x = 8,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,964.18/117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.60

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