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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 252.15 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 252.15 and 86.86 is: 130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 252.15 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/252.15 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 252.15 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 21,901.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,901.75/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.34

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