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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 252.04 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 252.04 and 81.32 is: 121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 252.04 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/252.04 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 252.04 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 20,495.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,495.89/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.93

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