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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.10, 167.94 and 58.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.10, 167.94 and 58.05 is: 86.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.10 : 167.94 = 58.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.10/167.94 = 58.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.10x = 167.94 × 58.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.10x = 9,748.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,748.92/112.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.97

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