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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.34, 168.50 and 51.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.34, 168.50 and 51.44 is: 77.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.34 : 168.50 = 51.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.34/168.50 = 51.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.34x = 168.50 × 51.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.34x = 8,666.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666.93/112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.15

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