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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.13, 168.15 and 57.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.13, 168.15 and 57.92 is: 86.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 168.15 = 57.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/168.15 = 57.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 168.15 × 57.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 9,739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,739.25/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.86

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