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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.53, 168.62 and 58.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.53, 168.62 and 58.40 is: 87.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.53 : 168.62 = 58.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.53/168.62 = 58.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.53x = 168.62 × 58.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.53x = 9,846.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,846.71/112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.50

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