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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.12, 168.18 and 51.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.12, 168.18 and 51.27 is: 76.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.12 : 168.18 = 51.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.12/168.18 = 51.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.12x = 168.18 × 51.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.12x = 8,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,622.59/112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.91

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