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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 169.16 and 58.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 169.16 and 58.70 is: 87.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 169.16 = 58.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/169.16 = 58.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 169.16 × 58.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 9,928.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,928.55/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.93

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