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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.15, 168.24 and 51.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.15, 168.24 and 51.31 is: 76.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.15 : 168.24 = 51.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.15/168.24 = 51.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.15x = 168.24 × 51.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.15x = 8,632.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,632.39/112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.97

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