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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.18, 168.12 and 51.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.18, 168.12 and 51.24 is: 76.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.18 : 168.12 = 51.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.18/168.12 = 51.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.18x = 168.12 × 51.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.18x = 8,614.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,614.47/112.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.79

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