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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.13, 252.30 and 71.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.13, 252.30 and 71.95 is: 107.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.13 : 252.30 = 71.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.13/252.30 = 71.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.13x = 252.30 × 71.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.13x = 18,151.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,151.72/168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.97

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