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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 168.57 and 58.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 168.57 and 58.32 is: 87.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 168.57 = 58.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/168.57 = 58.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 168.57 × 58.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 9,831.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,831.00/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.48

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