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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.30, 168.52 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.30, 168.52 and 58.22 is: 87.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.30 : 168.52 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.30/168.52 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.30x = 168.52 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.30x = 9,811.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,811.23/112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.37

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