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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.60, 168.66 and 58.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.60, 168.66 and 58.60 is: 87.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.60 : 168.66 = 58.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.60/168.66 = 58.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.60x = 168.66 × 58.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.60x = 9,883.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,883.48/112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.78

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