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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.56, 168.73 and 51.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.56, 168.73 and 51.65 is: 77.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.56 : 168.73 = 51.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.56/168.73 = 51.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.56x = 168.73 × 51.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.56x = 8,715.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,715.20/112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.43

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