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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.17, 168.14 and 58.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.17, 168.14 and 58.01 is: 86.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.17 : 168.14 = 58.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.17/168.14 = 58.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.17x = 168.14 × 58.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.17x = 9,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,752.67/112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.95

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