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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.19, 168.22 and 57.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.19, 168.22 and 57.95 is: 86.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.19 : 168.22 = 57.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.19/168.22 = 57.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.19x = 168.22 × 57.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.19x = 9,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,747.36/112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.89

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