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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.39, 168.44 and 58.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.39, 168.44 and 58.28 is: 87.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.39 : 168.44 = 58.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.39/168.44 = 58.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.39x = 168.44 × 58.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.39x = 9,815.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,815.55/112.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.34

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