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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.30, 168.45 and 58.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.30, 168.45 and 58.13 is: 87.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.30 : 168.45 = 58.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.30/168.45 = 58.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.30x = 168.45 × 58.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.30x = 9,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,791.57/112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.19

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