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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.54, 168.60 and 58.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.54, 168.60 and 58.30 is: 87.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.54 : 168.60 = 58.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.54/168.60 = 58.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.54x = 168.60 × 58.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.54x = 9,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,829.38/112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.34

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