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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.31, 168.41 and 58.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.31, 168.41 and 58.07 is: 87.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.31 : 168.41 = 58.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.31/168.41 = 58.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.31x = 168.41 × 58.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.31x = 9,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,779.28/112.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.07

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