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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.05, 252.08 and 71.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.05, 252.08 and 71.93 is: 107.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.05 : 252.08 = 71.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.05/252.08 = 71.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.05x = 252.08 × 71.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.05x = 18,132.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,132.11/168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.90

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