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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.15, 252.83 and 87.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.15, 252.83 and 87.15 is: 131.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.15 : 252.83 = 87.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.15/252.83 = 87.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.15x = 252.83 × 87.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.15x = 22,034.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,034.13/168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.04

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