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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 168.68 and 58.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 168.68 and 58.31 is: 87.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 168.68 = 58.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/168.68 = 58.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 168.68 × 58.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 9,835.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,835.86/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.52

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