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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.65, 168.87 and 51.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.65, 168.87 and 51.83 is: 77.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.65 : 168.87 = 51.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.65/168.87 = 51.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.65x = 168.87 × 51.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.65x = 8,752.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,752.53/112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.70

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