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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.29, 168.32 and 58.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.29, 168.32 and 58.07 is: 87.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.29 : 168.32 = 58.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.29/168.32 = 58.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.29x = 168.32 × 58.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.29x = 9,773.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,773.21/112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.04

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