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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 252.27 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 252.27 and 86.94 is: 130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 252.27 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/252.27 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 252.27 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 21,932.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,932.35/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.53

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