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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.68, 169.02 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.68, 169.02 and 58.50 is: 87.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.68 : 169.02 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.68/169.02 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.68x = 169.02 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.68x = 9,887.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,887.67/112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.75

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