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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.11, 168.12 and 51.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.11, 168.12 and 51.22 is: 76.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.11 : 168.12 = 51.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.11/168.12 = 51.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.11x = 168.12 × 51.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.11x = 8,611.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,611.11/112.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.81

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