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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.51, 168.60 and 51.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.51, 168.60 and 51.57 is: 77.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.51 : 168.60 = 51.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.51/168.60 = 51.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.51x = 168.60 × 51.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.51x = 8,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,694.70/112.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.28

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