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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.63, 169.03 and 58.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.63, 169.03 and 58.54 is: 87.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.63 : 169.03 = 58.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.63/169.03 = 58.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.63x = 169.03 × 58.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.63x = 9,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,894.17/112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.85

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