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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 252.06 and 107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 252.06 and 107.19 is: 160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 252.06 = 107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/252.06 = 107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 252.06 × 107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 27,018.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,018.31/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.71

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