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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.17, 168.24 and 51.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.17, 168.24 and 51.30 is: 76.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.17 : 168.24 = 51.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.17/168.24 = 51.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.17x = 168.24 × 51.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.17x = 8,630.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,630.71/112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.94

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