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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 252.30 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 252.30 and 72.08 is: 108.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 252.30 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/252.30 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 252.30 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 18,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,185.78/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.12

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