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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.57, 168.70 and 58.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.57, 168.70 and 58.35 is: 87.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.57 : 168.70 = 58.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.57/168.70 = 58.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.57x = 168.70 × 58.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.57x = 9,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,843.35/112.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.45

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