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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.09, 252.03 and 65.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.09, 252.03 and 65.29 is: 97.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.09 : 252.03 = 65.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.09/252.03 = 65.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.09x = 252.03 × 65.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.09x = 16,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,455.04/168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.89

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