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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.05, 251.94 and 86.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.05, 251.94 and 86.60 is: 129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.05 : 251.94 = 86.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.05/251.94 = 86.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.05x = 251.94 × 86.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.05x = 21,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,818.00/168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.83

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