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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.07, 168.08 and 51.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.07, 168.08 and 51.18 is: 76.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.07 : 168.08 = 51.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.07/168.08 = 51.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.07x = 168.08 × 51.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.07x = 8,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,602.08/112.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.76

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