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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.19, 168.21 and 58.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.19, 168.21 and 58.12 is: 87.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.19 : 168.21 = 58.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.19/168.21 = 58.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.19x = 168.21 × 58.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.19x = 9,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,775.94/112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.14

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