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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 169.14 and 51.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 169.14 and 51.97 is: 77.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 169.14 = 51.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/169.14 = 51.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 169.14 × 51.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 8,790.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,790.21/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.84

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