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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.89, 167.81 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.89, 167.81 and 51 is: 76.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.89 : 167.81 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.89/167.81 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.89x = 167.81 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.89x = 8,558.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,558.06/111.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.49

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