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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.11, 168.03 and 51.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.11, 168.03 and 51.16 is: 76.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.11 : 168.03 = 51.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.11/168.03 = 51.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.11x = 168.03 × 51.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.11x = 8,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,596.41/112.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.68

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