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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.59, 168.84 and 51.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.59, 168.84 and 51.71 is: 77.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.59 : 168.84 = 51.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.59/168.84 = 51.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.59x = 168.84 × 51.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.59x = 8,729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,729.87/112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.54

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