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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 252.23 and 59.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 252.23 and 59.92 is: 89.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 252.23 = 59.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/252.23 = 59.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 252.23 × 59.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 15,112.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,112.69/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.89

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