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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.83, 169.14 and 51.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.83, 169.14 and 51.91 is: 77.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.83 : 169.14 = 51.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.83/169.14 = 51.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.83x = 169.14 × 51.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.83x = 8,779.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,779.54/112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.81

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