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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.25, 168.13 and 51.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.25, 168.13 and 51.26 is: 76.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.25 : 168.13 = 51.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.25/168.13 = 51.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.25x = 168.13 × 51.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.25x = 8,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,617.75/112.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.77

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