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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.07, 252.28 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.07, 252.28 and 124.60 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.07 : 252.28 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.07/252.28 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.07x = 252.28 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.07x = 31,434.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,434.09/168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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