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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.65, 168.97 and 58.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.65, 168.97 and 58.58 is: 87.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.65 : 168.97 = 58.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.65/168.97 = 58.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.65x = 168.97 × 58.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.65x = 9,898.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,898.26/112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.87

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