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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.54, 168.74 and 51.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.54, 168.74 and 51.66 is: 77.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.54 : 168.74 = 51.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.54/168.74 = 51.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.54x = 168.74 × 51.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.54x = 8,717.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,717.11/112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.46

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