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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.57, 168.86 and 58.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.57, 168.86 and 58.43 is: 87.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.57 : 168.86 = 58.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.57/168.86 = 58.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.57x = 168.86 × 58.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.57x = 9,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,866.42/112.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.64

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