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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.49, 168.68 and 51.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.49, 168.68 and 51.59 is: 77.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.49 : 168.68 = 51.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.49/168.68 = 51.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.49x = 168.68 × 51.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.49x = 8,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,702.75/112.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.37

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