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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 252.02 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 252.02 and 72 is: 107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 252.02 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/252.02 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 252.02 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 18,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,145.44/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.93

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