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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.13, 252.20 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.13, 252.20 and 71.88 is: 107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.13 : 252.20 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.13/252.20 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.13x = 252.20 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.13x = 18,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,128.14/168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.82

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