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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.25, 168.14 and 58.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.25, 168.14 and 58.05 is: 86.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.25 : 168.14 = 58.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.25/168.14 = 58.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.25x = 168.14 × 58.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.25x = 9,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,760.24/112.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.95

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