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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.19, 252.29 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.19, 252.29 and 71.94 is: 107.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.19 : 252.29 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.19/252.29 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.19x = 252.29 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.19x = 18,150.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,150.64/168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.92

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