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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 168.25 and 58.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 168.25 and 58.06 is: 87.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 168.25 = 58.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/168.25 = 58.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 168.25 × 58.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 9,768.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,768.60/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.04

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