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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 252.16 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 252.16 and 86.88 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 252.16 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/252.16 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 252.16 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 21,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,907.44/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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