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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.34, 168.59 and 58.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.34, 168.59 and 58.25 is: 87.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.34 : 168.59 = 58.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.34/168.59 = 58.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.34x = 168.59 × 58.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.34x = 9,820.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,820.93/112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.42

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