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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.71, 168.97 and 51.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.71, 168.97 and 51.76 is: 77.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.71 : 168.97 = 51.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.71/168.97 = 51.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.71x = 168.97 × 51.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.71x = 8,745.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,745.89/112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.60

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