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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 169.48 and 51.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 169.48 and 51.20 is: 76.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 169.48 = 51.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/169.48 = 51.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 169.48 × 51.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 8,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,677.12/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.84

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