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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.39, 168.41 and 58.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.39, 168.41 and 58.23 is: 87.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.39 : 168.41 = 58.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.39/168.41 = 58.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.39x = 168.41 × 58.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.39x = 9,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,806.66/112.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.26

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