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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.73, 168.99 and 51.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.73, 168.99 and 51.84 is: 77.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.73 : 168.99 = 51.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.73/168.99 = 51.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.73x = 168.99 × 51.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.73x = 8,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,760.25/112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.71

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