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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 252.36 and 60.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 252.36 and 60.02 is: 90.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 252.36 = 60.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/252.36 = 60.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 252.36 × 60.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 15,145.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,145.39/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.05

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