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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.06, 252.14 and 59.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.06, 252.14 and 59.86 is: 89.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.06 : 252.14 = 59.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.06/252.14 = 59.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.06x = 252.14 × 59.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.06x = 15,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,091.54/168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.80

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