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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.02, 168.06 and 51.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.02, 168.06 and 51.18 is: 76.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.02 : 168.06 = 51.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.02/168.06 = 51.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.02x = 168.06 × 51.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.02x = 8,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,601.31/112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.78

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