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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.46, 168.74 and 51.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.46, 168.74 and 51.65 is: 77.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.46 : 168.74 = 51.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.46/168.74 = 51.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.46x = 168.74 × 51.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.46x = 8,714.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,714.32/112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.49

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