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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.52, 168.58 and 51.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.52, 168.58 and 51.52 is: 77.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.52 : 168.58 = 51.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.52/168.58 = 51.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.52x = 168.58 × 51.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.52x = 8,685.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,685.91/112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.19

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