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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 252.20 and 54.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 252.20 and 54.14 is: 81.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 252.20 = 54.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/252.20 = 54.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 252.20 × 54.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 13,654.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,654.11/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.21

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