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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.11, 252.05 and 65.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.11, 252.05 and 65.31 is: 97.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.11 : 252.05 = 65.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.11/252.05 = 65.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.11x = 252.05 × 65.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.11x = 16,461.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,461.39/168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.92

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