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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.43, 168.72 and 58.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.43, 168.72 and 58.37 is: 87.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.43 : 168.72 = 58.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.43/168.72 = 58.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.43x = 168.72 × 58.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.43x = 9,847.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,847.34/112.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.58

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