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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.19, 252.26 and 59.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.19, 252.26 and 59.95 is: 89.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.19 : 252.26 = 59.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.19/252.26 = 59.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.19x = 252.26 × 59.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.19x = 15,121.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,121.43/168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.91

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