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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.06, 252.23 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.06, 252.23 and 86.93 is: 130.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.06 : 252.23 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.06/252.23 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.06x = 252.23 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.06x = 21,926.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,926.35/168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.47

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