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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.10, 167.98 and 51.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.10, 167.98 and 51.22 is: 76.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.10 : 167.98 = 51.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.10/167.98 = 51.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.10x = 167.98 × 51.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.10x = 8,603.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,603.94/112.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.75

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