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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 252.24 and 71.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 252.24 and 71.96 is: 107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 252.24 = 71.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/252.24 = 71.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 252.24 × 71.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 18,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,151.19/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.91

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