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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.74, 168.91 and 51.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.74, 168.91 and 51.85 is: 77.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.74 : 168.91 = 51.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.74/168.91 = 51.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.74x = 168.91 × 51.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.74x = 8,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757.98/112.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.68

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