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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.05, 168.12 and 51.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.05, 168.12 and 51.18 is: 76.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.05 : 168.12 = 51.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.05/168.12 = 51.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.05x = 168.12 × 51.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.05x = 8,604.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,604.38/112.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.79

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