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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.64, 168.82 and 58.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.64, 168.82 and 58.40 is: 87.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.64 : 168.82 = 58.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.64/168.82 = 58.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.64x = 168.82 × 58.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.64x = 9,859.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,859.09/112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.53

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