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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.99, 168.04 and 51.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.99, 168.04 and 51.17 is: 76.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.99 : 168.04 = 51.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.99/168.04 = 51.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.99x = 168.04 × 51.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.99x = 8,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,598.61/111.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.78

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