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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.58, 168.89 and 54.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.58, 168.89 and 54.77 is: 82.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.58 : 168.89 = 54.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.58/168.89 = 54.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.58x = 168.89 × 54.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.58x = 9,249.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,249.19/112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.15

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