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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.05, 168.03 and 51.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.05, 168.03 and 51.17 is: 76.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.05 : 168.03 = 51.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.05/168.03 = 51.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.05x = 168.03 × 51.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.05x = 8,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,597.25/112.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.73

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