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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 251.76 and 86.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 251.76 and 86.96 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 251.76 = 86.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/251.76 = 86.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 251.76 × 86.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 21,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,893.05/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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