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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 252.22 and 59.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 252.22 and 59.90 is: 89.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 252.22 = 59.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/252.22 = 59.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 252.22 × 59.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 15,107.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,107.98/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.85

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