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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.13, 252.21 and 59.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.13, 252.21 and 59.91 is: 89.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.13 : 252.21 = 59.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.13/252.21 = 59.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.13x = 252.21 × 59.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.13x = 15,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,109.18/168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.87

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