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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 168.73 and 58.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 168.73 and 58.35 is: 87.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 168.73 = 58.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/168.73 = 58.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 168.73 × 58.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 9,846.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,846.21/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.43

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