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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.58, 168.92 and 51.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.58, 168.92 and 51.73 is: 77.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.58 : 168.92 = 51.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.58/168.92 = 51.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.58x = 168.92 × 51.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.58x = 8,738.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,738.23/112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.62

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