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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 252.05 and 81.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 252.05 and 81.37 is: 122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 252.05 = 81.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/252.05 = 81.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 252.05 × 81.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 20,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,509.31/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.06

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